14. "5. (ohne Satzbezeichnung)" Sonate f?r Blockfl?te und Basso continuo Nr. 9 C-Dur
15. "1. Cantabile" 16. "2. Vivace"
17. "3. Andante"
18. "4. Allegro" 19. "5. Minuetto" Sonate f?r Blockfl?te und Basso continuo Nr. 10 e-moll
20. "1. Larghetto"
21. "2. Andante" 22. "3. Piva" 23. "4. Non presto" 24. "5. Villanella" Sonate f?r Blockfl?te und Klavier Nr. 9 g-moll 25. "1. Largo" 26. "2. Allegro" 27. "3. Larghetto" 28. "4. Allegro" Sonate f?r Blockfl?te und Basso continuo Nr. 12 D-Dur 29. "1. Con spirito"
30. "2. Allegro"
31. "3. Con affetto" 32. "4. Allegro"
Extra-Infos:
Dan Laurin
Description:
Recorded October 2013 (Sonata VI); December 2014 (Sonatas VII?XII) at Petruskyrkan, Stocksund, Sweden
This SACD+CD release presents Sonatas 6-12 from the collection "12 Sonaten für Flöte und b.c." in an exemplary performance by recorder virtuoso Dan Laurin and the ensemble Paradiso Musicale. The hybrid format unites a high-resolution SACD layer with a standard CD, offering both audiophiles and conventional CD listeners a richly detailed, spatially transparent sound ideal for baroque chamber music. The sonatas explore a wide expressive range: from dance-like, rhythmically buoyant movements to inward, lyrical slow sections that let the flute line sing above the supple foundation of the basso continuo. Historically informed articulation, tasteful ornamentation and a finely balanced continuo group highlight the refined counterpoint and harmonic nuance of this repertoire without ever sounding academic. Each movement is shaped with a clear sense of rhetoric and narrative flow, making the sonatas feel like a sequence of vivid musical scenes rather than purely formal exercises.
Dan Laurin, one of the leading recorder players of his generation, has become internationally recognized for his intense expressivity, technical brilliance and imaginative approach to baroque and early music. His numerous recordings, many of them award-winning, have contributed significantly to the modern re-evaluation of the recorder as a solo instrument capable of virtuosity and emotional depth. With Paradiso Musicale he finds chamber partners who match his precision and flexibility, resulting in ensemble playing that is both conversational and spontaneous. The group's interplay, dynamic shading and rhythmic vitality bring out the dance origins of many of these movements while preserving stylistic authenticity. Together they turn these sonatas into a coherent cycle that invites repeated listening and closer exploration of each individual work.
The label BIS is renowned worldwide for its carefully curated catalogue, technical excellence and long-term commitment to its artists. Founded with the ambition to document music with uncompromising quality, BIS has built a particularly strong reputation in the fields of early music, Scandinavian repertoire and complete-edition projects. The production values of this release reflect that philosophy: natural acoustics, meticulous balance between soloist and continuo and an overall sonic image that serves both musical detail and emotional impact. Extensive, well-researched booklet notes are a hallmark of the label and help place the works and interpretations in their musical and historical context. Collectors and demanding listeners will appreciate BIS's consistent focus on integrity, from the choice of repertoire and performers to the high-resolution sound and elegant presentation of this SACD+CD edition.