There are few composers who have vanished into the darkness of music history to the extent of Johann Abraham Schmierer. Some listeners may wonder why this lovely music has not been recorded earlier. One reason is that six of the suites from Zodiaci Musici are missing. Another, strangely enough, may be the composer's name. Schmierer is German for "scribbler," and this sobriquet may have biased some against his music without ever hearing it. This release, featuring Petr Wagner and his Ensemble Tourbillon, makes a strong case for Schmierer's rehabilitation.

Tracklist:

Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 1 In F Major: I. Overture
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 1 In F Major: II. Entree
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 1 In F Major: III. Passacaille
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 1 In F Major: IV. Menuet
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 1 In F Major: V. Ballet
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 1 In F Major: VI. Gigue
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 1 In F Major: VII. Gavotte
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 1 In F Major: VIII. Rodeau
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 2 In D Minor: I. Ouverture
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 2 In D Minor: II. Allemande
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 2 In D Minor: III. Rondeau
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 2 In D Minor: IV. Bouree
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 2 In D Minor: V. Menuet
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 2 In D Minor: VI. Gavotte
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 2 In D Minor: VII. Gigue
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 2 In D Minor: VIII. Plainte
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 3 In D Major: I. Ouverture
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 3 In D Major: II. Entree
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 3 In D Major: III. Chaconne
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 3 In D Major: IV. Courante
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 3 In D Major: V. Sarabande
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 3 In D Major: VI. Bouree
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 3 In D Major: VII. Air
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 4 In B Minor: I. Ouverture
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 4 In B Minor: II. Allemande
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 4 In B Minor: III. Courante
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 4 In B Minor: IV. Sarabande
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 4 In B Minor: V. Bouree
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 4 In B Minor: VI. Air
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 4 In B Minor: VII. Ballet
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 4 In B Minor: VIII. Rondeau
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 5 In B-Flat Major: I. Ouverture
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 5 In B-Flat Major: II. Allemande
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 5 In B-Flat Major: III. Chaconne
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 5 In B-Flat Major: IV. Bouree
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 5 In B-Flat Major: V. Menuet
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 5 In B-Flat Major: VI. Gavotte
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 5 In B-Flat Major: VII. Gigue
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 5 In B-Flat Major: VIII. Rondeau
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 6 In G Minor: I. Ouverture
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 6 In G Minor: II. Entree
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 6 In G Minor: III. Menuet
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 6 In G Minor: IV. Bouree
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 6 In G Minor: V. Melodie
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 6 In G Minor: VI. Gavotte
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 6 In G Minor: VII. Gigue
Zodiaci Musici, Suite No. 6 In G Minor: VIII. Air

UPC: 4015023242944
Label: Accent Records
Release Date: 5.12.15
Format: CD

J Schmierer / Ensemble Tourbillon / Wagner,Petr - Zodiaci Musici: Orchestral Suites (CD)