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Music for the Countess of Sandwich

First release of the complete suites for Flûte du Voix by Charles Dieupart, includes two suites copied by J.S. Bach.

Two of Australia's leading early music specialists – together on one disc – perform exquisite music of the French Baroque. The first Australian release of the complete suites for 'voice-flute' composed by Charles Dieupart.

In 1701 Dieupart dedicated these works to Elizabeth, Countess of Sandwich, daughter of the Earl of Rochester who had been sent to France for her health, and became Dieupart's harpsichord pupil.

Two versions of the Suites were published simultaneously; one for solo harpsichord the other with parts for violin or flute, and continuo (ie harpsichord). The fifth and sixth suites are presented on Music for the Countess of Sandwich as solo harpsichord versions. The opening of J. S. Bach's English Suite is 'borrowed' from Dieupart's Premier Suite from this collection.

A rare opportunity to experience the unusual, haunting colours of the 'voice flute'.

Artists

Ruth Wilkinson

Ruth Wilkinson is a recorder and viol player whose musical expertise and passions are based on the performance of music from the 12th to the 18th century. Her performances have been praised for their musical integrity, imagination and brilliance.

Linda Kent

Linda has been a core member of the Elysium Ensemble and has performed with such notable artists as Walter van Hauwe, Han Tol, Eva Legène and Stanely Ritchie. Her playing has been critically acclaimed for its sensitivity, insight and sense of style.


Press quotes

“... the playing on this disc shows a thorough understanding of the the performance style of the day.”

— Andrew Ford, 24 Hours (ABC)

“... early music specialists Ruth Wilkinson and Linda Kent (perform these) pleasing and witty works ... (they) are light and deft, clearly at home in the idiom.”

— Barney Zwartz, The Age

“It is the unusual, elusive quality of (the voice flute) ... which I find entices one to listen to this recording over and over again.”

— Early Music Society of Victoria

“Flawless delivery ... (Kent's) sense of colour and phrase-shape never fails.”

— Clive O'Connell, The Age

Audio preview

Track Listing

    Suitte 1 in A Major Charles Dieupart

  1. Ouverture:Gravement:Gay:Lentement
  2. Allemande
  3. Courante
  4. Sarabande
  5. Gavotte
  6. Menuet
  7. Gigue

    8. Suitte 2 in D Major Charles Dieupart

  8. Ouverture
  9. Allemande
  10. Courante
  11. Sarabande
  12. Gavotte
  13. Passepied
  14. Gigue

    15. Suitte 6 in F Minor Charles Dieupart

  15. Ouverture:Gravement:Gay:Lentement
  16. Allemande
  17. Courante
  18. Sarabande
  19. Gavotte
  20. Menuet
  21. Gigue

    22. Suitte 4 in E Minor Charles Dieupart

  22. Ouverture
  23. Allemande
  24. Suitte 4 in E Mminor Courante Charles Dieupart

    25. Suitte 4 in E Minor Charles Dieupart

  25. Sarabande
  26. Gavotte and Menuet
  27. Gigue

    28. Suitte 3 in B Minor Charles Dieupart

  28. Ouverture
  29. Allemande
  30. Courante
  31. Sarabande
  32. Gavotte
  33. Menuet Serieux
  34. Gigue

    35. Suitte 5 in F Major Charles Dieupart

  35. Ouverture
  36. Allemande
  37. Courante
  38. Sarabande
  39. Gavotte
  40. Menuet en Rondeau
  41. Gigue

Performers

Where to buy

Music for the Countess of Sandwich is available for download from the iTunes Music Store.
It's available for streaming through Apple Music.

Music for the Countess of Sandwich is available as as CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer secure online ordering.

Move CDs can be ordered through music retailers across Australia including Readings.

Product details

Recorded at the Move Records Studio, Melbourne Australia.

List price
$25.00 AUD
Engineer
Martin Wright
Editing
Vaughan McAlley
Venue
Move Records Studio
Release date
1995
Copyright
© 1995 Move Records
Phonogram
℗ 1995 Move Records
Categories
Classical, Early music
Catalogue number
MD 3161
Alternate catalogue number
MD3161
Barcode
EAN 9314574316124