Buxtehude Ensemble Spinoza, Noémy Gagnon-Lafrenais, Margaret Little, Christophe Gauthier

• Dietrich Buxtehude (1637 - 1707): Trio Sonata:
• 1 Buxtehude: Trio Sonata No.1 in F Major, BuxWV 252 09:42
• 2 Buxtehude: Trio Sonata No.2 in G Major, BuxWV 253 07:45
• 3 Buxtehude: Trio Sonata No.3 in A minor, BuxWV 254 10:31
• 4 Buxtehude: Trio Sonata No.4 in B-flat Major, BuxWV 255 08:44
• 5 Buxtehude: Trio Sonata No.5 in C Major, BuxWV 256 08:53
• 6 Buxtehude: Trio Sonata No.6 in D minor, BuxWV 257 09:10
• 7 Buxtehude: Trio Sonata No.7 in E minor, BuxWV 258 07:35
• Total Runtime 01:02:20

Info for Buxtehude

BUXTEHUDE Trio Sonatas op.1 is the debut album of Québécoise violinist Noémy Gagnon-Lafrenais, who joins forces with viola da gambist Margaret Little and keyboardist Christophe Gauthier to form Ensemble Spinoza and celebrate the seminal work of 17th-century composer Dietrich Buxtehude.

VII Suonate a due, violin & viola da gamba, con cembalo Op.1. highlights Buxtehude’s distinctive compositional style and stands as a testament to his contribution to the instrumental repertoire of the Baroque era. Featuring North German, French, and Italian influences, the music is an aesthetic masterpiece of musicological significance. Through its historically informed performance, Ensemble Spinoza gives a thoughtful and heartfelt reading of each of the beautiful sonatas in this collection.

Ensemble Spinoza:
Noémy Gagnon-Lafrenais, violin
Margaret Little, viola da gamba
Christophe Gauthier, keyboards

Ensemble Spinoza
is a Montreal based early music ensemble. It was co-founded by Noémy Gagnon-Lafrenais and Christophe Gauthier in 2020. Acclaimed gambist Margaret Little joined the ensemble in 2021. The group specializes in the performance of 17th century baroque on period instruments. The ensemble’s mission is to uncover hidden gems of the repertoire and make them available to North Americans. Ensemble Spinoza stands apart through its profound artistic contemplation, embodying a pursuit of knowledge that echoes the philosophers from whom it draws its name. The ensemble’s dedication to intellectual curiosity and exploration is a driving force behind its unique musical identity. Through its music, the ensemble aspires to offer an intimate and unassuming experience to its audience, offering a sincere opportunity for introspection on the human condition.

This album contains no booklet.