Guerre: The Violin Sonatas Of 1707
Label: CENTAUR Catalog: CRC3988 Format: COMPACT DISC Crawford, Lisa Goode; Maiben, Dana; Cunningham, SarahFrench musician, harpsichordist, and composer Elisabeth Claude Jacquet de la Guerre was born on March 17, 1665 into a family of musicians and master instrument makers. Rather than just teach her brothers, Elisabeth’s father, a master harpsichord maker, taught her as well. She was one of the few well-known female composers of her time. She mastered many forms in her compositions. The present release showcases the three violin sonatas that she composed in 1707. The artists featured here – violinist Dana Maiben, gambist Sarah Cunningham, and harpsichordist Lisa Goode Crawford- are experts in historical performance practice and give these works the life they deserve. Price: $24.98 |