[Magnatune : we are not evil] [Free trial: only $15 per month] [login] [info]
Conversations Galantes by Ensemble Mirable Ensemble Mirable : Conversations Galantes.
 Rare and extraordinary music of the baroque.

This lightly elegant dance music of Conversations Galantes was invented for the court of Louis XIV, but Louis-Gabriel Guillemains' Italian training as a violinist also added a warm, passionate quality that absolutely thrilled mid-eighteenth century Parisians. Greer Ellison, flutist, Elizabeth Blumenstock, violinist, and Joanna Blendulf, violist da gamba delicately exchange parts back and forth on this recording, which is performed in a tastefully relaxed manner and has a really pleasing overall sound. They're supported by the continuo ensemble of JungHae Kim (harpsichord) and William Skeen (violoncello) whose supple tones compliment the overall mood. The members of Ensemble Mirable also perform with Philharmonia Baroque, American Bach Soloists, Musica Angelica, and the Portland Baroque Orchestra.
Songs:

1. Sonata III in d minor (Allegro-Moderato) (Louis-Gabriel Guillemain)
2. Sonata III in d minor (Larghetto) (Louis-Gabriel Guillemain)
3. Sonata III in d minor (Aria-Gratioso) (Louis-Gabriel Guillemain)
4. Sonata III in d minor (Allegro) (Louis-Gabriel Guillemain)
5. Sonata IV in C Major (Allegro-Moderato) (Louis-Gabriel Guillemain)
6. Sonata IV in C Major (Aria-Gratioso Altro piu Allegro) (Louis-Gabriel Guillemain)
7. Sonata IV in C Major (Allegro) (Louis-Gabriel Guillemain)
8. Sonata V in F Major (Allegro-Moderato) (Louis-Gabriel Guillemain)
9. Sonata V in F Major (Aria-Gratioso) (Louis-Gabriel Guillemain)
10. Sonata V in F Major (Andante) (Louis-Gabriel Guillemain)
11. Sonata V in F Major (Allegro-Ma non presto) (Louis-Gabriel Guillemain)
12. Sonata II in b minor (Allegro-Moderato) (Louis-Gabriel Guillemain)
13. Sonata II in b minor (Aria-Gratioso Altro) (Louis-Gabriel Guillemain)
14. Sonata II in b minor (Allegro) (Louis-Gabriel Guillemain)

Listen to: the entire album.

License Rare and extraordinary music of the baroque by Ensemble Mirable for your project.
Play the music of Ensemble Mirable in your restaurant or store.

Release date: 12/5/2005
Ensemble Mirable lives in California USA

Tagged as: Classical, Baroque, Instrumental, Cello, Composer: Louis-Gabriel Guillemain, Flute, Viola da Gamba, Violin

Recommended albums:
  1. The Melodious Birde - Keyboard Music By William Byrd by Colin Booth: solo harpsichord music
  2. SL Weiss on 11 Strings by Paul Berget: renaissance lute, modernized.
  3. Elizabeth's Lutes by Alex McCartney: Reflective, historically-informed performance on the lute
  4. Pastourelle by Fortune's Wheel: a spirited rediscovery of the riches of medieval musical traditions
  5. Dowland on 8 String Guitar by Daniel Estrem: colorful classical guitar
  6. Bach and Telemann - Sonatas, Preludes and Fantasias by Voices of Music: Lilting Renaissance & Baroque vocal interpretations
  7. Six Sonatas for Flute and Violin - Opus 51 - Boismortier by Duo de Bois: exquisite chamber music
  8. Music of Waters by Shira Kammen: early folk and celtic music.
  9. Dances and Suites of Rameau and Couperin by American Baroque: Spectacular Baroque and Classical chamber music
  10. Orpheus by Federico Moscogiuri: Original and evocative lute music
  11. Angelorum - The Harps in the Trees by Cheryl Ann Fulton: World-class performer and teacher of Medieval, Baroque, Welsh triple, Celtic and Concert harps.
  12. Les Larmes of Johannes Fresneau by Edward Martin: vihuela, renaissance and baroque lute
  13. Canconier by Canconier: Medieval music from the 12th to the 15th centuries
  14. Goldberg Variations (JS Bach) by Andreas Almqvist: elegant classical guitar
  15. Schumann Romances by Gonzalo X Ruiz: baroque oboist extraordinaire
  16. Ragged, Rent and Torn by Shira Kammen: early folk and celtic music.
  17. Mozart 4 Quartets for Strings and Winds by American Baroque: Spectacular Baroque and Classical chamber music
  18. Soyes Loyal by Asteria: late-medieval vocal and instrumental music
  19. Arpeggi by Federico Moscogiuri: Original and evocative lute music
  20. Vocal music of the Cathedral Notre-Dame de Paris in the year 1200 by Vox Nostra: gorgeously complex and rich vocals using manuscripts from the middle ages
Downloads:
  • MP3: High quality MP3 variable-bit-rate files. Most people download these: they are audiophile files that play everywhere.
  • ALAC: Perfect quality Apple Lossless format files. If you use iTunes or an iPod, get these. They're an exact audio copy of the original CD, and include the CD artwork and artist info. This is the same format as High Definition audio provided by the iTunes store.
  • AAC: High quality Apple Audio Codec files. If you use iTunes or an iPod, these files sound great and include CD art and artist info. This is the standard format provided by the iTunes music store.
  • WAV: Perfect quality WAV files. This format works everywhere, and is an exact audio copy of the original CD. It sounds fantastic. Album art and artist info is unfortunately not possible with this format.
  • FLAC Perfect quality open source FLAC files. This is an open source audio format. It is an exact copy of the original CD, and includes CD artwork and artist info. Works great on Linux, VLC and many audio players based on open source.
  • OGG: High quality open source OGG files. This is an open source audio format. It is a compressed (smaller file size) version of the original CD, and includes CD artwork and artist info. Works great on Linux, VLC and many audio players based on open source.
  • 128k: Medium quality 128K MP3 files. These are medium audio quality MP3 files that will work on every device. The audio quality is good enough for most uses. These files are intended for cases where you want to conserve disk space.