Henry Purcell (1659 - 1695) | Chaconne (The Fairy Queen)

Henry Purcell (1659 - 1695) Chaconne (The Fairy Queen)

ENSEMBLE DIDONE ABBANDONATA
Bruno Raspini, violino
Nina Przewozniak, violino
Iris Fristarollo, violoncello
Davide Stefanelli, clavicembalo
Francesco Olivero, tiorba

The Chaconne from "The Fairy Queen" by Henry Purcell is a Baroque composition written in the 17th century. This lively and enchanting work is part of a masque, a popular theatrical spectacle of the time based on mythological and fairy-tale themes. Purcell's music for "The Fairy Queen" is famous for its elegance and melodic beauty, and the Chaconne is an excellent example of his compositional skill. This composition is characterized by a steady and engaging rhythm, with a recurring musical motif that repeats while developing ornamentally. The Chaconne is an extraordinary example of Baroque music that captures the magical and enchanting atmosphere of the theater of the time and continues to be admired and performed to this day.

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Recorded live at Torino, 3 ottobre 2021-Villa della Regina

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