Ars Antiqua Austria

The Mystery of Sign. Mouthon

1 CD | Challenge Classics | 0608917233629 | CC 72336 | 01-2010
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INFORMATION
 
Ars Antiqua Austria: Ensemble for new baroque music

It is not sure if lutenist Mouton and composer Mouthon where the same people. What We Do know is that this music from the 17th century is unknown music from Austria, played by the early music specialist ensemble Ars Antique Austria (a group of musicians that plays music from the wealth of pieces that has been handed over to us from Austria and which is now uncovered bit by bit). This is enchanting music, a richness uncovered!

"Charles Mouton was born in 1626 and died around 1699. ...What strikes us about Mouthon as astoundingly modern and actually indicative of a much Later period are his melodies. They recall Handel, not only as regards the musical figures, but there are also similarities in the rarefied harmonies and the frequently schematic formation of the cadences. The collection not only shows the astonishingly high standard of musical culture in Austrian monasteries at the turn of the century, it also underscores the melting-pot character of the cultural attitude shared by Austrian cultural sponsors and patrons. By combining Elements from the most diverse cultures they fostered the progress that led to the international Wiener Klassik - Viennese Classicism. We invite you to form an opinion whether this work is part of the collection of the lutenist of the 17th century Charles Mouton, whether it concerns another up to now unknown
composer with the name Mouthon or whether the writing up is simply faulty." (Gunar Letzbor in the linernotes)
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PRESS REVIEWS
 
De rijke discografie van het Oostenrijkse Ars Antiqua Austria blijft even verrassend al wisselvallig. Paul Janssen - Luister - April/Mei 2010

The rich discography of the Ars Antiqua Austria Austria is surprisingly and volatile. Paul Janssen - Listen - April / May 2010


''Chromatic changes of harmony, and sudden promotion of the organ continuo to the melody instrument while the violins play accompaniment, certainly sounds exciting but anachronistic, and somewhat meretricious.'' Barry Brenesal FanFare september 2010

''Chromatische veranderingen van harmonie, en de plotselinge promotie van het orgel continuo tot het melodie-instrument, terwijl de violen begeleiding spelen, klinkt het zeker spannend, maar anachronistisch, en enigszins bedrieglijk.'' Barry Brenesal FanFare september 2010


"Antiqua Austria las ofrecen con la vehemencia habitual, lo que significa un lenguaje muy articulado, con ataques contundentes, acentos bien marcados y contrastes intensos: una lectura angulosa que les sienta muy bien." Pablo J. Vayón Diverdi octubre 2010

"Antiqua Austria offers the usual vehemence, which means the language is very articulate, with strong attacks, well marked accents and strong contrasts which feel very good." Pablo J. Vayón Diverdi October 2010

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Het aanbod van Antiqua Austria is gebruikelijk met de felheid, wat betekent dat een taal zeer welbespraakt is, met sterke slagen, goed gemarkeerde accenten en sterke contrasten: zeer goed gevoel." Pablo J. Vayón Diverdi oktober 2010


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Comments

Dr. Roger Peters14|12|2011 17:41
Franco Pavan, in the liner notes to his recording of Mouton's lute pieces
(E Lucevan Le Stelle EL082326), writes "Charles Mouton was born in Paris in January 1617: he was actually baptised on the 21st of the month at Saint-Jacques de la Boucherie."; see http://www.elucevanlestelle.com/allrecords/le_mouton_graphics/booklet_mouton.pdf
Ars Antiqua's playing is absolutely splendid; the music itself reminds me of Torelli's Op.6 (1698).


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