Composer: António Pereira da Costa
Performer: Ensemble Bonne Corde
Conductor: Diana Vinagre
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Ramée
Catalogue: RAM2104
Release: 2023
Size: 2.53 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Concerto VII in F major
01. I. Preludio. Largo – Allegro
02. II. Corrente
03. III. Adagio
04. IV. Allegro
05. V. Allemanda
Concerto VIII in C minor
06. I. Adagio
07. II. Allegro
08. III. Corrente
09. IV. Adagio
10. V. Gavotta
11. VI. Minuetto. Allegro
Concerto IX in A major
12. I. Grave
13. II. Allegro – Adagio
14. III. Allegro
15. IV. Grave
16. V. Allegro
17. VI. Vivace
Concerto VI in B minor
18. I. Largo
19. II. Allegro
20. III. Allegro
21. IV. Adagio
22. V. Allegro
23. VI. Giga
Concerto V in G minor
24. I. Preludio. Largo – Allegro
25. II. Corrente
26. III. Grave
27. IV. Allegro – Adagio
28. V. Minuetto. Allegro
Concerto X in C major
29. I. Adagio – Vivace – Allegro
30. II. Allegro
31. III. Adagio
32. IV. Allegro – Adagio
33. V. Marcia. Allegro
Very little is known about Antonio Pereira da Costa (c. 1697-1770), though the exceptional quality of his only surviving compositions – 12 Concerti grossi – earns him pride of place. He held the post of Chapel Master of the Cathedral of Funchal, the highest musical position in the Portuguese island of Madeira. Pereira da Costa’s Concerti are the only set of Concerti grossi of Portuguese provenance identified to date. They were largely inspired by Corelli’s, but frequently reveal an unmistakable “Iberian” flavour. These works embody the charm and freshness of a truly exquisite “tropical Baroque”. Ensemble Bonne Corde presents the first recording of these pieces, which are a milestone in Portuguese eighteenth century instrumental music.