"Three Parts Upon A Ground" - John Holloway, Stanley Ritchie, Andrew Manze (baroque violins), John Toll (harpsichord & organ), Nigel North (theorbo), Mary Springfels (viola da gamba) / Harmonia Mundi Audio CD 1993 / HMU 907091

UPC 093046709129

Product Details

• Label: Harmonia Mundi – HMU 907091
• Format: CD, Album
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1993
• Genre: Classical

Overview

Three Parts Upon A Ground features an ensemble of renowned baroque musicians performing a rich selection of compositions from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The album includes works by notable composers such as Henry Purcell, Giovanni Battista Buonamente, Biagio Marini, and Johann Pachelbel, among others. The diverse pieces featured on the album showcase the skill and intricacy of baroque violinists John Holloway, Stanley Ritchie, and Andrew Manze, along with contributions from harpsichordist John Toll, theorbo player Nigel North, and viola da gamba player Mary Springfels. The album takes its name from Purcell's Three Parts Upon A Ground, the first track on the album, which exemplifies the harmonic richness of the period.

This collection of instrumental works demonstrates the complex beauty of early music, with intricate violin parts and elaborate basso continuo structures. The album's performances reflect a high level of artistry, offering an exquisite listening experience for lovers of baroque and Renaissance music.

Track Listing

1. Three Parts Upon A Ground (Z 731) – Henry Purcell – 5:09
2. Sonata A Tre Violini (From: Book 6, 1636) – Giovanni Battista Buonamente – 5:17
3. Sonata XXI Con Tre Violini (1615) – Giovanni Gabrieli – 4:08
4. Sonata In Ecco Con Tre Violini (From: Opus 8, 1626/9) – Biagio Marini – 6:06
5. Sonata Terza Per Tre Violini (From: Opus 22, 1655) – Biagio Marini – 3:22
6. Sinfonia Nona A Tre Violini (From: Opus 9, 1667) – Marco Uccellini – 5:04
7. Sonata No. 16 A Tre Violini (1641) – Giovanni Battista Fontana – 4:38
8. "Pavan" (From: 't Uitnemend Kabinet, 1649) – Louis Constantin – 3:24
9. Sonata A Tre Violini – Johann Heinrich Schmelzer – 7:57
10. Sonata Decima (From: Harmonia Parnassia, 1686) – Carolus Hacquart – 7:14
11. Suite Für Drei Violinen (From: Antwerpsche Vrede-Vreught, 1679) – Carl Rosier – 6:44
    • Intrada - Allemande - Courante - Sarabande - Aria - Ballet - Gigue
12. Canon And Gigue "A 3 Violinis Con Suo Basso" – Johann Pachelbel – 4:59
    • Canon – 3:33
    • Gigue – 1:26

Credits

• Engineer: Brad Michel
• Executive-Producer: Robina G. Young
• Harpsichord, Organ: John Toll
• Layout [Booklet], Design: Dennis Bade
• Liner Notes: John Holloway
• Liner Notes [French Translation]: Jacqueline Letteron
• Liner Notes [German Translation]: Ingeborg Neumann
• Cover Art: Marco Ricci (painting)
• Photography [Booklet - Artists]: Randall Hagadorn
• Producer, Edited By: Paul F. Witt
• Score Editor: Clifford Bartlett
• Technician [Harpsichord & Organ]: Edward Brewer
• Theorbo: Nigel North
• Viola da Gamba: Mary Springfels
• Violin [Baroque Violin]: Andrew Manze, John Holloway, Stanley Ritchie

Key Features

• A collection of Baroque and Renaissance music by master composers such as Purcell, Gabrieli, and Pachelbel.
• Features performances by some of the finest baroque musicians, including John Holloway, Andrew Manze, and Stanley Ritchie.
• Includes both instrumental sonatas and popular chamber music from the Baroque period.
• Rich and detailed liner notes offering insights into each work and performance.