Jed Wentz - J. D. Braun: Sonatas for Traverso Flute & B.C. (2020)
Artist: Jed Wentz
Title: J. D. Braun: Sonatas for Traverso Flute & B.C.
Year Of Release: 2020
Label: Brilliant Classics
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 244:21 min
Total Size: 1,2 GB
WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist:Title: J. D. Braun: Sonatas for Traverso Flute & B.C.
Year Of Release: 2020
Label: Brilliant Classics
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 244:21 min
Total Size: 1,2 GB
WebSite: Album Preview
001. Flute sonata terza in D Minor, Op. 1: I. Andante
002. Flute sonata terza in D Minor, Op. 1: II. Corrente
003. Flute sonata terza in D Minor, Op. 1: III. Gavotta
004. Flute sonata terza in D Minor, Op. 1: IV. Allegro
005. Flute sonata terza in D Minor, Op. 1: V. Presto
006. Flute sonata seconda in G Major, Op. 1: I. Adagio
007. Flute sonata seconda in G Major, Op. 1: II. Corrente
008. Flute sonata seconda in G Major, Op. 1: III. Aria
009. Flute sonata seconda in G Major, Op. 1: IV. Allegro
010. Flute sonata quarta in G Minor, Op. 1: I. Vivace
011. Flute sonata quarta in G Minor, Op. 1: II. Allemande
012. Flute sonata quarta in G Minor, Op. 1: III. Aria
013. Flute sonata quarta in G Minor, Op. 1: IV. Allegro
014. Flute sonata prima in D Major, Op. 1: I. Vivace
015. Flute sonata prima in D Major, Op. 1: II. Allegro
016. Flute sonata prima in D Major, Op. 1: III. Gavotte I & II
017. Flute sonata prima in D Major, Op. 1: IV. Giga
018. Flute sonata quinta in B Minor, Op. 1: I. Vivace
019. Flute sonata quinta in B Minor, Op. 1: II. Corrente allegro
020. Flute sonata quinta in B Minor, Op. 1: III. Largo
021. Flute sonata quinta in B Minor, Op. 1: IV. Giga allegro
022. Flute sonata sesta in E Minor, Op. 1: I. Largo
023. Flute sonata sesta in E Minor, Op. 1: II. Corente
024. Flute sonata sesta in E Minor, Op. 1: III. Gavotta I & II
025. Flute sonata sesta in E Minor, Op. 1: IV. Giga
026. Flute sonata prima in D Major, Op. 5: I. Andante
027. Flute sonata prima in D Major, Op. 5: II. Allegro
028. Flute sonata prima in D Major, Op. 5: III. Aria
029. Flute sonata prima in D Major, Op. 5: IV. Allegro II
030. Flute sonata seconda in E Minor, Op. 5: I. Andante
031. Flute sonata seconda in E Minor, Op. 5: II. Allegro
032. Flute sonata seconda in E Minor, Op. 5: III. Gavotta
033. Flute sonata seconda in E Minor, Op. 5: IV. Allegro II
034. Flute sonata terza in D Major, Op. 5: I. Largo
035. Flute sonata terza in D Major, Op. 5: II. Allegro
036. Flute sonata terza in D Major, Op. 5: III. Aria
037. Flute sonata terza in D Major, Op. 5: IV. Giga allegro
038. Flute sonata quarta in G Major, Op. 5: I. Largo
039. Flute sonata quarta in G Major, Op. 5: II. Allegro
040. Flute sonata quarta in G Major, Op. 5: III. Largo II
041. Flute sonata quarta in G Major, Op. 5: IV. Allegro II
042. Flute sonata quinta in B Minor, Op. 5: I. Andante
043. Flute sonata quinta in B Minor, Op. 5: II. Allegro
044. Flute sonata quinta in B Minor, Op. 5: III. Aria
045. Flute sonata quinta in B Minor, Op. 5: IV. Allegro II
046. Flute sonata sesta in G Minor, Op. 5: I. Largo
047. Flute sonata sesta in G Minor, Op. 5: II. Allegro
048. Flute sonata sesta in G Minor, Op. 5: III. Largo II
049. Flute sonata sesta in G Minor, Op. 5: IV. Allegro II
050. Flute sonata seconda in E Minor, Op. 7: I. Andante
051. Flute sonata seconda in E Minor, Op. 7: II. Allegro
052. Flute sonata seconda in E Minor, Op. 7: III. Aria I & II
053. Flute sonata seconda in E Minor, Op. 7: IV. Allegro
054. Flute sonata quarta in G Major, Op. 7: I. Largo
055. Flute sonata quarta in G Major, Op. 7: II. Allegro
056. Flute sonata quarta in G Major, Op. 7: III. Gavotta I & II
057. Flute sonata quarta in G Major, Op. 7: IV. Giga
058. Flute sonata terza in B Minor, Op. 7: I. Andante
059. Flute sonata terza in B Minor, Op. 7: II. Allemanda
060. Flute sonata terza in B Minor, Op. 7: III. Largo
061. Flute sonata terza in B Minor, Op. 7: IV. Allegro assai
062. Flute sonata quinta in D Major, Op. 7: I. Largo
063. Flute sonata quinta in D Major, Op. 7: II. Allegro
064. Flute sonata quinta in D Major, Op. 7: III. Largo II
065. Flute sonata quinta in D Major, Op. 7: IV. Allegro II
066. Flute sonata prima in E Minor, Op. 7: I. Andante
067. Flute sonata prima in E Minor, Op. 7: II. Allegro
068. Flute sonata prima in E Minor, Op. 7: III. Gavotta I & II
069. Flute sonata prima in E Minor, Op. 7: IV. Allegro
070. Flute sonata sesta in G Major, Op. 7: I. Largo
071. Flute sonata sesta in G Major, Op. 7: II. Allegro
072. Flute sonata sesta in G Major, Op. 7: III. Largo II
073. Flute sonata sesta in G Major, Op. 7: IV. Allegro II
074. Suite in E Minor: I. Allmanda
075. Suite in E Minor: II. Corrente
076. Suite in E Minor: III. Lamenterole
077. Suite in E Minor: IV. Rondeau
078. Suite in E Minor: V. Bizaria
079. Suite in E Minor: VI. Menuetto
080. Suite in E Minor: VII. Giga
081. Suite in G Major: I. Rondeau
082. Suite in G Major: II. Minuetto
083. Suite in G Major: III. Presto scherzo
084. Suite in G Major: IV. Minuetto I & II
085. Suite in B Minor: I. Inventione
086. Suite in B Minor: II. Capricio
087. Suite in B Minor: III. Fantasia
088. Suite in B Minor: IV. Concerto
089. Suite in B Minor: V. Inventione
090. Suite in B Minor: VI. Capricio II
091. Suite in E Minor: I. Allemande
092. Suite in E Minor: II. Bizaria
093. Suite in E Minor: III. Largo
094. Suite in E Minor: IV. Aria
095. Suite in E Minor: V. Fantasia
096. Suite in E Minor: VI. Minuetto
097. Suite in E Minor: VII. Giga II
098. Flute sonata in E Minor: I. Andante
099. Flute sonata in E Minor: II. Allegro
100. Flute sonata in E Minor: III. Adagio
101. Flute sonata in E Minor: IV. Corrente
World-premiere reocrdings of entertaining, free-spirited chamber music from the golden age of the French Baroque.
We know next to nothing about Jean-Daniel Braun, beyond snippets of memoir and the introduction to his published works. He worked for the Duc d'Épernon; he was known as a virtuoso performer on the transverse flute in Paris during the first half of the 18th century; he composed music for transverse flute, bassoon, recorder, musettes and hurdy-gurdy; his Opus 1 collection of sonatas was published in 1728; and he died before 1740.
This obscurity has led to a lack of interest in the music itself, which deserves modern attention and revival. Step forward Jed Wentz, who has spent his career turning up corners of Baroque repertoire from across Europe, and making acclaimed recordings with his Dutch-based Musica ad Rhenum ensemble.
A comparison of Braun's sonatas with those of his renowned Parisian contemporary Blavet reveals a similarity in general approach, with French and Italian elements mixed together in sonatas sometimes structurally reminiscent of suites. The final movement of Braun's Op. 7 No. 2 (in E Minor) so closely resembles the final movement of Blavet's Op. 2 No. 2 (in D Minor) as to suggest that one must have served as a model for the other.
A highlight of Jed Wentz’s extensive discography for Brilliant Classics is the only available collection of the complete sonatas by Blavet (93003); he is the ideal artist to introduce Braun’s music to a modern audience, and this album is a must-hear sequel to the Blavet which garnered enthusiastic reviews: ‘Jed Wentz is both scholarly and imaginative in these performances… These are living, "breathing" interpretations. The lively music is truly joyful and exciting, and the more introspective music sings in the most stress-easing manner possible… The engineering is detailed and both clear and warm.’ (Classical.net)
More recently, the Musica ad Rhenum recording of sonatas by the industrious Boismortier (95366) also won critical praise: ‘As always [Wentz] delivers compelling and often even exciting performances… really outstanding and compelling.’ (MusicWeb International)
Very little is known about Jean-Daniel Braun (ca 1703-before 1740). He seems to have been a flutist of some renown, and he worked for the Duke d’Épernon. He published several books of Sonatas for the traverse flute and basso continuo, which are recorded completely here.
Although Braun is largely forgotten his works may stand comparison with those of his more illustrious contemporaries, notably with the famous Blavet. Braun’s sonatas equal Blavet in melodic invention and technical mastery, its virtuosity seriously challenging the technical skills of the player in their endless runs (breath!) and sometimes extremely wide leaps. The flute is here a mature solo instrument, capable of both “tendresse” and furious virtuosity.
Jed Wentz, a superb musician as well as an excellent scholar, did extensive research into the performance practice of the French Baroque music, his specialty. His many recordings of this era with music by Blavet, Boismortier and Couperin have received rave reviews in the international press. On this new recording his musical partners are Michael Borgstede (harpsichord, fortepiano) and Job ter Haar (cello).
We know next to nothing about Jean-Daniel Braun, beyond snippets of memoir and the introduction to his published works. He worked for the Duc d'Épernon; he was known as a virtuoso performer on the transverse flute in Paris during the first half of the 18th century; he composed music for transverse flute, bassoon, recorder, musettes and hurdy-gurdy; his Opus 1 collection of sonatas was published in 1728; and he died before 1740.
This obscurity has led to a lack of interest in the music itself, which deserves modern attention and revival. Step forward Jed Wentz, who has spent his career turning up corners of Baroque repertoire from across Europe, and making acclaimed recordings with his Dutch-based Musica ad Rhenum ensemble.
A comparison of Braun's sonatas with those of his renowned Parisian contemporary Blavet reveals a similarity in general approach, with French and Italian elements mixed together in sonatas sometimes structurally reminiscent of suites. The final movement of Braun's Op. 7 No. 2 (in E Minor) so closely resembles the final movement of Blavet's Op. 2 No. 2 (in D Minor) as to suggest that one must have served as a model for the other.
A highlight of Jed Wentz’s extensive discography for Brilliant Classics is the only available collection of the complete sonatas by Blavet (93003); he is the ideal artist to introduce Braun’s music to a modern audience, and this album is a must-hear sequel to the Blavet which garnered enthusiastic reviews: ‘Jed Wentz is both scholarly and imaginative in these performances… These are living, "breathing" interpretations. The lively music is truly joyful and exciting, and the more introspective music sings in the most stress-easing manner possible… The engineering is detailed and both clear and warm.’ (Classical.net)
More recently, the Musica ad Rhenum recording of sonatas by the industrious Boismortier (95366) also won critical praise: ‘As always [Wentz] delivers compelling and often even exciting performances… really outstanding and compelling.’ (MusicWeb International)
Very little is known about Jean-Daniel Braun (ca 1703-before 1740). He seems to have been a flutist of some renown, and he worked for the Duke d’Épernon. He published several books of Sonatas for the traverse flute and basso continuo, which are recorded completely here.
Although Braun is largely forgotten his works may stand comparison with those of his more illustrious contemporaries, notably with the famous Blavet. Braun’s sonatas equal Blavet in melodic invention and technical mastery, its virtuosity seriously challenging the technical skills of the player in their endless runs (breath!) and sometimes extremely wide leaps. The flute is here a mature solo instrument, capable of both “tendresse” and furious virtuosity.
Jed Wentz, a superb musician as well as an excellent scholar, did extensive research into the performance practice of the French Baroque music, his specialty. His many recordings of this era with music by Blavet, Boismortier and Couperin have received rave reviews in the international press. On this new recording his musical partners are Michael Borgstede (harpsichord, fortepiano) and Job ter Haar (cello).
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