Corrette: Les Six Symphonies de Noël

Corrette: Les Six Symphonies de Noël
Composer Michel Corrette
Artist La Fantasia ensemble
Rien Voskuilen organ and concert master
Format 1 CD
Cat. number 93538
EAN code 5028421935386
Release June 2009

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About this release

Michel Corrette (1709–1795) was born in Rouen, where his father Gaspard was an organist. Sadly, little is known about his early life, but we know he held positions as organist in several churches in Paris. For many years his reputation rested on his teaching methods and educational works, and he can claim to have written and published more teaching methods than any other composer. These include works on the mandolin, guitar, violin, cello, viola da gamba, organ, harpsichord, double bass and harp. Today, these books are of interest as they throw light upon the ‘Italian’ style that was all the rage in France in the early 18th century. The proceeds of all these successful books meant that Corrette became relatively well off, which aroused feelings of envy among his contemporaries, who often made sure that his music received lukewarm reviews.

On this release of Les Six Symphonies de Noël, we hear Corrette writing in a style firmly rooted in the Baroque, but the inclusion of ‘foreign’ material such as the tune from Poland and from North America show the innovative and truly creative side of the composer. Noëls were extremely popular in France, and many were intended for organ alone, though Corrette stipulates that his can be performed within an orchestral setting. He probably meant by this that the organ and a small string ensemble would be the ideal forces.

Other information:
- Period instrument performances.
- La Fantasia was established by Rien Voskuilen in 1989 and performs music from the 17th and 18th centuries, concentrating on less well-known repertoire. This often leads to fascinating discoveries and re-appraisals.

Track list

Disk 1

  1. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia I: Ã La Venue De Noël: Moderato
  2. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia I: Le Roy Des Cieux vient De Naître: Andante
  3. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia I: Voici Le Jour Solennel: Moderato
  4. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia I: Adam Fut Un Pauvre Homme: Allegro
  5. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia II: Où S'en Vont Ces Gais Bergers: Allegro
  6. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia II: Noël Polonais: Largo
  7. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia II: Laissez Paître Vos Bêtes: Allegro
  8. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia III: Quand Je M'éilla Et Eus Assez Dormi: Moderato
  9. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia III: Vous Qui Désirez Sans FIn: Andante
  10. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia III: Noël Allemand: Largo
  11. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia III: Noël De St. Cyr: Allegro
  12. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia III: Cette Journée: Allegro
  13. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia III: Puer Nobis Nascitur: Moderato
  14. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia III: Chantons Je Vous Prie: Allegro
  15. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia III: Joseph Est Un Bon Compagnon: Allegro
  16. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia IV: Une Jeune Pucelle: Moderato
  17. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia IV: (Je Me Suis Levé Par Un Matinet): Allegro
  18. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia IV: Chrétien(s) Qui SuIVez L'église: Adagio
  19. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia IV: Nous Sommes En Voie: Allegro
  20. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia IV: Noel Allemand: Largo
  21. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia IV: Noël Américain: Allegro
  22. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia IV: Nouveau Noël Sur Un Ancien Air De M. Lully (Votre Bonté Grand Deiu: Allegro
  23. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia V: Chantons Je Vous Prie Noël Hautement: Moderato
  24. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia V: Bergers Allons Voir Dans Ce Lieu: Andante
  25. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia V: Joseph Est Bien Marié: Allegro
  26. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia V: Un Jour Dieu Se Résolut
  27. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia V: Michau Qui Causoit Ce Grand Bruit: Allegro
  28. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia V: Or, Nous Dites, Marie: Adagio
  29. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia V: Chantons De VoIX Hautaine: vivace
  30. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia V: Noël Suisse: Allegro
  31. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia vi: Tous Les Bourgeois De Chartres: Allegro
  32. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia vi: Quoy Ma Voisine Es-Tu Fâchée: Amorozo
  33. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia vi: Noël De Saintonge; (Savez-Vous Mon Cher Voisin): Allegro
  34. Michel Corrette: Sinfonia vi: Bon Joseph Ëcoutez-Moi