Flora Papadopoulos - Unwritten: From Violin to Harp (2018) [Official Digital Download 24/96]

J. S. Bach, Biber,Marini, Corelli: four leading figuresof Baroquemusic that no one would associate with the harp. However, they worked in environments where there is ample evidence that harpists were active, and where a solo harp repertory certainly existed, even if it wasnever written down. Thisambitiousproject starts out from that premise, and is the result of in-depth research into original sources. It suggests that the repertory for violin, an instrument that sharesmany idiomatic featureswith the harp, waslong a source of inspiration for harpists. Hence, here some of the best-known and most virtuosic pieces for the violin have been arranged for harp, giving these compositions a new lease of life and shedding light on new and unexpected nuances and reflections.

Flora Papadopoulos, after significant collaborations with ensembles such as Cappella Mediterranea/L. García Alarcón, Concerto Italiano/R. Alessandrini, Matheus/J-C Spinosi and Laboratorio ‘600/F. Pavan, now makes her first solo album. Exploring personal, highly experimental and empirical paths, she revives a fascinating musical practice that has been long lost.



Tracklist:
01. Mystery Sonata No. 1 in D Minor, "The Annunciation": I. Praeludium
02. Mystery Sonata No. 1 in D Minor, "The Annunciation": II. Variatio-Aria allegro-Variatio-Adagio-Finale
03. Arie madrigali et corenti, Op. 3: Romanesca per violino solo e basso se piace
04. Sonate, symphonie, canzoni, passe'mezzi, baletti, corenti, gagliarde e retornelli, Op. 8: Sonata Quarta per il violino per sonar con due corde
05. Sonata in F Major, Op. 5 No. 10: I. Preludio. Adagio
06. Sonata in F Major, Op. 5 No. 10: II. Allemanda. Allegro
07. Sonata in F Major, Op. 5 No. 10: III. Sarabanda. Largo
08. Sonata in F Major, Op. 5 No. 10: IV. Gavotta. Allegro
09. Sonata in F Major, Op. 5 No. 10: V. Giga. Allegro
10. Sonata No. 1 in D Minor (Orig. in G Minor), BWV 1001: I. Adagio
11. Sonata No. 1 in D Minor (Orig. in G Minor), BWV 1001: II. Fuga
12. Sonata No. 1 in D Minor (Orig. in G Minor), BWV 1001: III. Siciliana
13. Sonata No. 1 in D Minor (Orig. in G Minor), BWV 1001: IV. Presto

Composers:
Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750)
Biber, Heinrich Ignaz Franz von (1644-1704)
Corelli, Arcangelo (1653-1713)
Marini, Biagio (c.1597-1665)

Personnel:
Flora Papadopoulos (harp)