The figure of prodigiously gifted violinist Nicola Matteis looms large in this program featuring composers active in Restoration England. Transplanted from his native Italy to London, he was one of a host of artists and performers from across Europe who flocked to the city and made a crucial impact on the country's musical culture. The artistry of Alice Julien-LaferriÃ¨re and the members of the ensemble Ground Floor, demonstrates that this sumptuous and sonically seductive repertoire from the middle of the 17th century can truly hold it's own against the work of later masters.

Tracklist:

Johann Schop: Lachrime Pavaen
Nicola Matteis: Ground in D ?Per Far la Mano'
Nicola Matteis: Suite in B-Flat: I. Preludio
Nicola Matteis: Suite in B-Flat: Alemanda
Nicola Matteis: Suite in B-Flat: II. Burlesca
Nicola Matteis: Suite in B-Flat: III. Pavana Armoniosa
Nicola Matteis: Suite in B-Flat: IV. Il Russignolo
Nicola Matteis: Guitar Suite: I. Preludio
Nicola Matteis: Guitar Suite: II. Minuet 1
Nicola Matteis: Guitar Suite: III. Jigg 1
Nicola Matteis: Guitar Suite: IV. Sarabanda 1
Nicola Matteis: Guitar Suite: V. Jigg. Adagio 1
Matthew Locke: Suite in E minor: I. Pavan 1
Matthew Locke: Suite in E minor: II. Almand 1
Matthew Locke: Suite in E minor: III. Courante 1
Matthew Locke: Suite in E minor: IV. Ayre 1
Matthew Locke: Suite in E minor: V. Saraband 1
Matthew Locke: Suite in E minor: VI. Jigg 1
Nicola Matteis: Suite in a Minor: I. Passaggio Rotto 2
Nicola Matteis: Suite in a Minor: II. Adagio 2
Nicola Matteis: Suite in a Minor: III. Movimento Incognito 2
Nicola Matteis: Suite in a Minor: IV. Alamande 2
Nicola Matteis: Suite in a Minor: V. Sarabanda Amorosa 2
Nicola Matteis: Suite in a Minor: VI. Andamento 2
Nicola Matteis: Suite in a Minor: VII. Gavotte 2
Gottfried Finger: Suite in D minor: I. Ouverture 2
Gottfried Finger: Suite in D minor: II. Farowel 2
Gottfried Finger: Suite in D minor: III. Air 2
Gottfried Finger: Suite in D minor: IV. Jigg 3
Nicola Matteis: Suite in D minor: II. Andamento 3
Nicola Matteis: Suite in D minor: III. Allemande 3
Nicola Matteis: Suite in D minor: IV. Corrente 3
Nicola Matteis: Suite in D minor: V. Aria 3
John Banister: A Division Upon a Ground in F

UPC: 3149020940808
Label: Harmonia Mundi
Release Date: 9.11.20
Format: CD

Julien-Alice Laferriere / Ground Floor - Matteis: A Neapolitan In London (CD)