Camerata Bachiensis - Molter: Orchestral Music & Cantatas (2016)

Johann Melchior Molter was born in 1696 in Thüringen, where his musical talent was quickly recognised. He served in the orchestra at the court of Karlsruhe. Later he broadened his horizon by going to Italy, where he encountered Albinoni, Vivaldi and Alessandro Scarlatti. He imbued their melodious gifts, studied their instrumental skills and went home to Karlsruhe, where he spent the rest of his life as court composer.

Molters works are festive and ceremonial, a happy mix of German counterpoint, Italian brilliance and French grandeur. · This new recording presents an attractive variety of orchestral works and cantatas: a Symphony, an Overture, a Flute Concerto and Oboe Sonata, combined with two Italian secular cantatas, dealing with the vicissitudes of love.

Performed on period instruments by the Camerata Bachiensis, soprano Julia Kirchner and Roberto de Franceschi, playing the oboe and traverso.

Excellent liner notes in both English and German.

Tracklist:
01. Sinfonia in D Major, MWV 7.24: I. - Camerata Bachiensis
02. Sinfonia in D Major, MWV 7.24: II. Andante - Camerata Bachiensis
03. Sinfonia in D Major, MWV 7.24: III. - Camerata Bachiensis
04. Cantata in G Major, MWV 2.26: I. Aria "In petto ho un certo affanno" - Camerata Bachiensis & Julia Kirchner
05. Cantata in G Major, MWV 2.26: II. Recitativo "Ardo tacita amante" - Julia Kirchner & Camerata Bachiensis
06. Cantata in G Major, MWV 2.26: III. Aria "l'adorar beltà che piace" - Julia Kirchner & Camerata Bachiensis
07. Concerto in A Major, MWV 6.13: I. - Camerata Bachiensis
08. Concerto in A Major, MWV 6.13: II. Adagio - Camerata Bachiensis
09. Concerto in A Major, MWV 6.13: III. - Camerata Bachiensis
10. Sonata à quadro in F Major, MWV 9.20: I. Allegro - Camerata Bachiensis
11. Sonata à quadro in F Major, MWV 9.20: II. Largo - Camerata Bachiensis
12. Sonata à quadro in F Major, MWV 9.20: III. Allegro - Camerata Bachiensis
13. Overture in B-Flat Major, MWV 3.7: I. Overture - Camerata Bachiensis
14. Overture in B-Flat Major, MWV 3.7: II. Paisan. Viste - Camerata Bachiensis
15. Overture in B-Flat Major, MWV 3.7: III. Passecaille - Camerata Bachiensis
16. Overture in B-Flat Major, MWV 3.7: IV. Menuet - Camerata Bachiensis
17. Cantata in E-Flat Major, MWV 2.25: I. Aria "Care erbette amiche piante" - Julia Kirchner & Camerata Bachiensis
18. Cantata in E-Flat Major, MWV 2.25: II. Recitativo "dilettissimo tirso" - Julia Kirchner & Camerata Bachiensis
19. Cantata in E-Flat Major, MWV 2.25: III. Aria "colle ninfe e coi pastori" - Julia Kirchner & Camerata Bachiensis