Mondonville - 6 Sonates, Op. 3

Jean-Joseph Cassanea de Mondonville (Composer), Marc Minkowski (Conductor), Les Musiciens du Louvre (Orchestra), Anton Steck (Performer), Simon Heyerick (Performer), Patrick Beaugiraud (Performer), Jean-Louis Fiat (Performer), Yvon Reperant (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

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• Performer: Anton Steck, Simon Heyerick, Patrick Beaugiraud, Jean-Louis Fiat, Yvon Reperant
• Orchestra: Les Musiciens du Louvre
• Conductor: Marc Minkowski
• Composer: Jean-Joseph Cassanea de Mondonville
• Audio CD (October 14, 2003)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Archiv Produktion
• ASIN: B0000ALKPZ
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,241 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Underappreciated Form, Composer, and Musical Group, January 10, 2007

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This review is from: Mondonville - 6 Sonates, Op. 3 (Audio CD)

This set of sonatas by Mondonville is highly recommended. I first heard his music on the old satellite radio system we had. But I was hesitant to buy this set because it was hailed as being sonatas, rather than concerti grossi. I find that it is much closer to the latter as the pieces are for period instruments, largely strings and woodwinds. The music is quite lyrical and relaxing, while being played at a lively pace. For anyone interested in Baroque music in general, or in composers like Rameau and Lully, in particular, this should not escape your attention. (Studies have been done on Baroque music and the findings have been that it improves mental acuity for its listeners beyond other musical forms). Moreover, the concert group headed by Marc Minkowski is first-rate. I plan to buy more of their offerings in the near future.