Dornel, Louis-Antoine: Six Suittes En Trio (Naxos Audio CD)

Nicholas Stringfellow (Viola da gamba)
Maria Martinez (Flute)
Juan Estevez (Harpsichord)
Mauricio Buraglia (Theorbo)
Lisete Silva (Flute)
Ensemble Musica Barocca


Little is known about the French composer Louis-Antoine Dornel, who occupied several posts in Paris as an organist and as 'maitre de musique'.

The few works that survive from Dornel's entire output testify to a seemingly talented and inventive composer eager to try the latest musical fashions.

The 'Six Suittes en Trio' consist of a number of dances all written in the same key and intended to be performed as a unit.

The music is remarkably varied, from the majestic opening sections of the 'Ouvertures' and the intensely expressive 'Preludes' to the fast and light 'Rigodons'.