Falconieri: La Folia (Folías de España); Voices of Music (La Follia)

Andrea Falconieri's setting of the "La Folia" dance, performed on original instruments by the Early Music ensemble Voices of Music. HD video from the "Art of the Recorder" concert, February, 2014.
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Q. What is Early Music performance, or historical performance?
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original music and playing techniques: it’s a special sound.
Q. Why are there no conductors?
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recreate a historical performance, the music is led from the keyboard or
violin, or the music is played as chamber music~or both :)
Q. What are period instruments or original instruments; how are they
different from modern instruments?
A. As instruments became modernized in the 19th century, builders and
players tended to focus on the volume of sound and the stability of tuning.
Modern steel strings replaced the older materials, and instruments were
often machine made. Historical instruments, built individually by hand and
with overall lighter construction, have extremely complex overtones—which
we find delightful. Modern instruments are of course perfectly suited to
more modern music.
Q. Why is the pitch lower, or higher?
The original title reads "Folias Echa Para Mi Señora Doña Tarolilla De Carallenos" (Primo libro di canzone, Naples, Paolini & Ricci, 1650). The composition uses the technique of "wandering variation," pioneered by Monteverdi and others, in which the composer creates musical episodes in the form of brief excursions from the standard variation pattern. Falconieri also adds a brief adagio to provide a moment of harmonic and rhythmic contrast before the final variations.
The continuo group is here represented by the viola da gamba, organ, archlute and triple harp: in the 17th century it was not unusual to have a rich and varied continuo group; each player improvises a part that creates a unique "voice" in the texture as well as blends together to form a complete accompaniment.
Featuring Hanneke van Proosdij, recorder
Carla Moore, baroque violin
Elisabeth Reed, viola da gamba
Rodney Gehrke, baroque organ
Peter Maund, percussion
Cheryl Ann Fulton, triple harp
David Tayler, baroque guitar

[술톤윤돼지탄핵]

A channel full of hidden gems like this. 🌷👍❣️

[taylorjackson]

It sings, it dance.  Absolutely marvelous.

[DanutaONeill]

Thanks to all musicians and others involved in producing such glorious music for us to enjoy. We are  blessed beyond measure.

[jimcrawford]

Beautiful, you are a wonderful group! love your videos. Cheers from Australia.

[davehshs]

I love this! What an interesting variation of La Folia. The percussion is wonderful.

[ABBA]

alabanza a la alegría, sonidos llenos de frescura, sonidos limpios, claros, y una interpretación, como siempre, perfecta.

[loujan]

Once again, what a sound, so rich, so enthusiastic, so energizing. Real music.

[donnaterkildsen]

the sounds of these instruments bring this time to life!

[annejeffrey]

Second time hearing this wonderful ensemble--- first a few minutes ago on radio classique and then in full colorful splendorr through your generosity!

[JuanPabloValdiviaMeyan]

Una bella pieza de música antigua y una magnífica interpretación. Gracias por compartirlo y gracias también a Luisa D. Camacho por su explicación e ilustración. 

[jeandeblaize]

Voilà une personne à la flûte qui a bien retenu les leçons de l'école primaire 😉
Bravo à tous, quel talent !

[franciscojavierundaviscont]

Excellent performance, very inspiring

[WaywardPash]

Absolutely lovely! Thank you for sharing this performance with us online :)

[deannesherriff]

Superb, a very seductive version, thank you for including recorder (my favourite instrument), special thanks to Mr Maund for his beautiful and timely playing. Lovely.

[taekomatsutaka]

so many time I am listening this melody but not tired.

[jj.vargasmusic]

Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful! Loved the energy of the musicians, mainly the cellist.

[polomokipo]

ANDREA FALCONIERI { NAPLES 1585/86-1656 NAPLES } - FOLIAS { LAFOLIAS } - VOICES OF MUSIC. Une merveille cette musique, orchestre grandiose bravo. ANDREA FALCONIERI compositeur du début du baroque, et luthiste en 1604 commença sa carrière à la cour de Parme et de Modene, avant de rejoindre La Chapelle Royale de Naples en 1639. Il composa entre autre en 1650 les premières variations italienne prolifique des FOLIAS.Il mourut de la peste qu'il y avait à Naples. Merci pour ce moment de musique avec FALCONIERI sublime.

[brunochagnon]

Que c'est beau... Merci à vous toutes/s ! W.O.W !

[stefx]

Sheer virtuosic genius - the divine wind dances across the notes. Encore Hanneke & Ensemble!

[dcfour]

This is very good. I like this very much!! ~ Peter :-)