Toronto, February 28, 2020
A playlist to study by, curated by Music Director Emerita Jeanne Lamon
Music is considered one of the best companions to stimulate study efforts This unique playlist features one of the world’s leading period ensembles in an invigorating blend of music by Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Mendelssohn, and Beethoven. Available on digital platforms starting March 20, Baroque for the Brainis Tafelmusik’s first digital-only release.
CURATOR NOTE:
Music from the baroque and classical eras is intrinsically well suited to studying. Its harmonies, melodies, and rhythms are ordered and pleasing. I feel certain that this music is “good for the brain.” It is both stimulating and calming. It encourages focus. Whether fast or slow, it works well as either background or foreground music. I have looked for tracks that flow well, but that are not dramatically shocking. It is all wonderful music which will hopefully inspire great and productive study!
JEANNE LAMON, Music Director Emerita
Total Duration: 76:42
Sound Format: 44.1 khz 16 bit
On-line: March 20, 2020
Product Number: TMK1040
UPC Code: 8 80513 104033
Tafelmusik Media label: tafelmusik.org/recordings
Distributed by: naxos.com
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BAROQUE FOR THE BRAIN: MUSIC TO STUDY BY |
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Georg Philipp Telemann |
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Overture in D Major, after TWV 55:D18 |
4:44 |
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Johann Sebastian Bach |
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Adagio, after Aria “Wo zwei und drei versammlet sind,” BWV 42 |
5:17 |
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Antonio Vivaldi |
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Allegro, from Concerto for 2 cellos in G Minor, RV 531 Christina Mahler & Allen Whear, cello soloists |
3:03 |
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Largo, from Concerto for lute in D Major, RV 93 Lucas Harris, lute soloist |
4:52 |
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Marin Marais |
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Chaconne, from Alcyone |
6:37 |
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George Frideric Handel |
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Prelude to “As with rosy steps,” from Theodora |
1:48 |
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Johann Sebastian Bach |
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Sinfonia “How brightly shines the morning star,” after BWV 1 |
3:52 |
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Biagio Marini |
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Passacaglia, from Op. 22 |
4:01 |
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Antonio Vivaldi |
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Concerto for violin in C Minor “Amato bene” |
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Allegro |
3:32 |
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Largo |
2:40 |
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Allegro Elisa Citterio, violin soloist |
3:16 |
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George Frideric Handel |
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Messiah |
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Sinfony |
3:14 |
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Chorus “For unto us a child is born” |
3:58 |
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Chorus “Hallelujah” |
4:02 |
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Ludwig van Beethoven |
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Overture to Coriolan, op. 62 |
7:07 |
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Adagio, from Symphony no. 4 in B-flat Major, op. 60 |
8:27 |
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Felix Mendelssohn |
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Saltarello: Presto, from Symphony no. 4 in A Major, op. 90 “Italian” |
5:58 |
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TOTAL TIME: |
76:42 |
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Tracks 1–8 directed by Jeanne Lamon |
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Tracks 9–11 directed by Elisa Citterio |
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Tracks 12–14 directed by Ivars Taurins |
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Tracks 15–17 directed by Bruno Weil |
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Founded over 40 years ago on the pillars of passion, learning, and artistic excellence, Tafelmusik continues to bring new energy to baroque music and beyond. Historically informed performances of 17th- to 19th-century instrumental and choral music (led by Chamber Choir director Ivars Taurins) share the stage with vibrant, insightful multimedia programs, and bold new music written just for the group. Each piece is played on period instruments, underscored and illuminated by scholarship.
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