Vienna in the second half of the 17th century, under the rule of Emperor Leopold I, was a significant center of musical life, a place where various styles and influences intersected, distinguished by it's own traditions and performance practices. The same was true for harpsichord music-composers working under the auspices of the imperial court supported and inspired each other, which resulted in a large number of surviving works preserved in libraries such as those in Leipzig, Berlin, and New York.The album includes both single-movement and multi-movement compositions that share a virtuosic character, highlighting the exceptional talent of the renowned harpsichordists of the era. Special attention should be given to the artist's own transcription of an unpublished and previously unrecorded suite by Biber, which is the result of Agata Meissner's own research work. The artist is affiliated with the Mozarteum University in Salzburg and divides her attention between performing early music and caring for historical instruments. Three of these instruments were used on this album, specifically chosen to emphasize the characteristics unique to the works of each composer.The album transports listeners to an era of fervent rhetoric and emotions, contained within the bounds of courtly elegance.

Tracklist:

Toccata 5Ta, Tutta de Salti
Toccata 5Ti Toni
Conzan [Sic!]
Alter Weiber-Krieg Am Wiener Graben-I. 3Tia Parte - II. 4Ta Parte - III. Allemand - IV. Parte - V. 2Da Parte D'allemand
Alter Weiber-Krieg Am Wiener Graben-VI. 4Ta Parte - VII. Courante - VIII. 6Ta Parte - IX. 2Da Parte Di Courante - X. 7Ma Parte
Alter Weiber-Krieg Am Wiener Graben-XI. Sarabande
Alter Weiber-Krieg Am Wiener Graben-XII. 1Ma Parte - XIII. Gigue - XIV. 9Na Parte - XV. 2Da Parte Gigue - XVI. 10Ma Parte
Alter Weiber-Krieg Am Wiener Graben-XVII. Alte Weiber Geschmurgel Auf Den Wien Graben
Wiener Lamentation-I. [Without Title]
Wiener Lamentation-II. TÃ¼rckischer Marsch - III. Die Pauken
Wiener Lamentation-IV. Saraband
Wiener Lamentation-V. Aria
Toccata Fatta Sopra L'assedio Di Filipsburgo
Toccata Ex D
Canzona 2Nda
Work(S)-Suite D Major from D-Lem Becker I1.6.19: I. Intrada
Work(S)-Suite D Major from D-Lem Becker I1.6.19: II. Menuett / Allemande
Work(S)-Suite D Major from D-Lem Becker I1.6.19: IV. Courante
Work(S)-Suite D Major from D-Lem Becker I1.6.19: V. Sarabande
Work(S)-Suite D Major from D-Lem Becker I1.6.19: VI. Lyra Venetiana from D-Lem Becker II.
Work(S)-Suite D Major from D-Lem Becker I1.6.19: VII. Gigue
Toccata Ex E
Suite E minor-I. Intrada
Suite E minor-II. Double
Suite E minor-III. Courante
Suite E minor-IV. Sarabande
Suite E minor-V. Double
Suite E minor-VI. Menuett
Suite E minor-VII. Gigue
Suite E Major-I. Prelude
Suite E Major-II. Allemande
Suite E Major-III. Courante
Suite E Major-IV. Sarabande
Suite E Major-V. Gavotte
Suite E Major-VI. Gigue

UPC: 5902547021591
Label: Dux Recording Prod.
Release Date: 1.30.26
Format: CD

Agata Meissner - Austrian Harpsichord Music Of The Late 17th (CD)