Late Baroque composer Johann Joseph Fux (1660-1741) is most well-known for his treatise on counterpoint, Gradus ad Parnassum, which remains the most influential writing on the Palestrinian style of Renaissance polyphony. This new two-disc set features the complete recording of Fux's "Concentus musico-instrumentalis in septem partittas, ut vulgo dicimus divisus," which consists of a Serenade in three parts, a Sinfonia a 6, four Overtures, and a Sinfonia in three voices. The first Hofkapelle Graz was formed in 1564. Since that ensemble was established much has changed. The Neue Hofkapelle Graz combines the old and traditional ideas with new life. The ensemble is led by first violinist Lucia Froihofer and harpsichordist Michael Hell.
1 I. Sinfonia. Allegro Assai - Grave - Allegro - Adagio
2 II. Libertein. Allegro
3 III. Entree
4 IV. Menuet
5 V. Passepied
6 VI. Ciacona
7 I. Allegro
8 II. Aire
9 III. Menuet
10 IV. Allegro
11 V. Bouree
12 VI. Guigue: Prestissimo
13 I. Allegro
14 II. Rigadon
15 III. Aire la Double: Andante
16 IV. Menuet
17 V. Aria in Canone: Poco Allegro
18 VI. Passacaille
19 I. Overture
20 II. Aria
21 III. Menuet
22 IV. Aire la Volage: Allegro
23 V. Marche Des Ecurieus: Presto
24 VI. L'inegalite: Lentement - Prestissimo - Lentement
- Disc 2 -
1 I. Ouverture
2 II. Aria: Andante
3 III. Menuet
4 IV. Gavotte
5 V. Sarabanda
6 VI. Guigque en Rondeau
7 VII. Finale: Adagio - Allegro - Adagio
8 I. Sinfoni: Adagio - Andante - Allegro
9 II. La Joye Des Fidels Sujets: Allegro
10 III. Aria Italiana: Aire Francoise
11 IV. Les E'nemis Confus: Sarabande
12 I. March: Allegro
13 II. Guique: Prestissimo
14 III. Menuet
15 IV. Aria: Piu Allegro
16 V. Ouverture
17 VI. Menuet - Trio
18 VII. Guique: Prestissimo
19 VIII. Aria: Andante
20 IX. Aria
21 X. Bouree Premiere - Bouree 2De
22 XI. Intrada: Adagio - Allegro - Allegro - Adagio
23 XII. Rigadon
24 XIII. Ciacona
25 XIV. Guique: Prestissimo
26 XV. Menuet
27 XVI. Final: Poco Allegro
Late Baroque composer Johann Joseph Fux (1660-1741) is most well-known for his treatise on counterpoint, Gradus ad Parnassum, which remains the most influential writing on the Palestrinian style of Renaissance polyphony. This new two-disc set features the complete recording of Fux's "Concentus musico-instrumentalis in septem partittas, ut vulgo dicimus divisus," which consists of a Serenade in three parts, a Sinfonia a 6, four Overtures, and a Sinfonia in three voices. The first Hofkapelle Graz was formed in 1564. Since that ensemble was established much has changed. The Neue Hofkapelle Graz combines the old and traditional ideas with new life. The ensemble is led by first violinist Lucia Froihofer and harpsichordist Michael Hell.
