| Label: LINN Catalog: CKD374 Format: SACD / CD Hybrid Retrospect TrioHenry Purcell Sonata I in G minor, Z.790 / Sonata II in Bb Major, Z.791 / Sonata III in D minor, Z.792 / Sonata IV in X Major, Z.793 / Sonata V in A minor, Z.794 / Sonata VI in C Major, Z.795 / Sonata VII in E minor, Z.796 / Sonata VIII in G Major, Z.797 / Sonata IX in C minor, Z.798 / Sonata X in A Major, Z.799 / Sonata XI in F minor, Z.800 / Sonata XII in D Major, Z.801 o The four Baroque instrumentalist super stars are reunited in 'Henry Purcell: Twelve Sonatas in Three Parts'. o Recorded at St George's, Chesterton, the recording beautifully captures the timeless beauty of Purcell's most highly regarded instrumental works. o The group's debut recording, released to celebrate the 350th birthday of Henry Purcell, was selected as a finalist in the Baroque Instrumental category at the 2009 Gramophone Awards, was named Gramophone Editor's Choice and the recording was also included in the prestigious Top 100 Albums of 2009 in The Sunday Times, a list that covers all genres from rock and pop, to jazz and classical. o Purcell's sonatas display the composer's innate ability at blending influences from French, Italian and English music; exotic dissonances can be heard alongside the unique use of counterpoint to create these exceptional works. o Retrospect Trio consists of musicians of international repute brought together by their shared passion for historically-informed music-making. Sophie Gent (violin), Matthew Truscott (violin) and Jonathan Manson (bass viol) are joined by Retrospect Ensemble's Artistic Director, Matthew Halls (harpsichord / organ), for this recording. o Founded by Matthew Halls, Retrospect Trio is formed under the umbrella of the larger Retrospect brand in order to focus specifically on the rich and varied trio sonata repertoire of the 17th and 18th century. |