Forgotten Virtuosi Jonathan Talbott

• 1 Ruggiero 04:05
• 2 Nasce la pena mia 07:19
• 3 Anchor che col partire 03:20
• 4 A Prelude for the violin by Senr. Balshar a Germaine 02:17
• 5 Senr. Balshar's Division on a Ground 05:11
• 6 Praeludium 02:16
• 7 Pavane d'Espagne 05:29
• 8 Fantasia 07:32
• 9 Sonata 1a 04:18
• 10 Coral del Sr Wilhelm Brad 04:42
• 11 Io son ferito 06:00
• 12 Sonata 2a 04:15
• 13 Bergamasca 04:45
• 14 Romanesca 04:57
• Total Runtime 01:06:26

Info for Forgotten Virtuosi

Forgotten Virtuosi gives a glimpse into the world of the extraordinary solo violinists who lived in the first half of the 17th century. The composers represented on the disc, (Schop, Baltzar, Rognoni, Castello, Nau and Marini, among others,) though today mostly unknown, were the Paganinis and Kreislers of their time.

Courts and cities hired these superstars in order to have them astonish and awe their guests with their performances, and, indeed, the music is designed to amaze, drawing on the entire range of colors available to the violin.

The recording contains written down improvisations on popular melodies (bergamascas, pavaniglias and chorales,) sonatas and serious works for both church and court, and delightful arrangements of madrigals, all for violin with or without accompaniment by harp, lute, organ, guitar and bass violin.

The album also includes three world premiere recordings: pieces that have only recently resurfaced after having been forgotten for centuries.

'Talbott’s violin playing proved that the virtuoso was not just a 19th century phenomenon.” (Tubantia)

Jonathan Talbott, renaissance violin
Maxine Eilander, double harp
Andrew Maginley, theorbo and guitar
Tormod Dalen, bass violin
Stephen Taylor, organ

Jonathan Talbott
Described as a “master of the art of baroque ornamentation,” (Aachener Zeitung) and praised for his “passionate and virtuosic performance,” (De Stentor) Jonathan Talbott made his solo violin debut at the age of 16 and now performs a repertoire that spans more than 800 years. He has led baroque orchestras on four continents and is known for his performances on renaissance and baroque violins, rebec and medieval ddle. As co- director of the violin consort Ensemble Braccio, his research into early violins, their repertoire, and playing styles has led to concerts and recordings which have generated acclaim throughout the world. Also well known as a teacher, he gives lectures and masterclasses on such diverse topics as medieval improvisation and renaissance polyphony at universities and summer courses in his native United States, as well as in Africa and Europe. He lives in the Netherlands.

Booklet for Forgotten Virtuosi