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Musica Pacifica: La Follia Original

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Uploaded by on Nov 19, 2008

Musica Pacifica performs its own arrangement of popular and obscure versions of the famous 16th-century chord sequence "La Follia"- by Vivaldi, CPE Bach, as well as original arrangements by Musica Pacifica. Judith Linsenberg, recorder; Elizabeth Blumenstock, violin; David Morris, cello/viola da gamba; Charles Sherman, harpsichord. With Peter Maund, percussion.

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  • This piece was not originally composed by Vivaldi and is definitely not from the 16th century. Vivaldi was just one of many who wrote a piece on this theme.

    La Follia is a dance first time mentioned in a portuguese text from the 15th century. In 1672 (6 years before Vivaldi was born) Lully (Les Folies d'Espagne) published the "scheme" of the cords, and Corelli also wrote one of the most famous variations of it. Rameau's ballet "Les Indes Galantes" is also conposed on the theme.

  • @cbmv21 No, this piece was not composed by Vivaldi. As the description says, it is our own "composite"" arrangement of fragments of Follia arrangements from many different composers, including Corelli, Vivaldi, Marais, CPE Bach, 16th-century Anon., and others (including our own original variation).

  • Wow, that triple-tongued recorder variation about four minutes in is brilliantly done. Three cheers!

  • @billfalls1 Thank you!

  • Why is this so perfect? I never get tired of it! ♥♥♥

  • @vetnox Thanks so much. Glad you still like it!

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  • Exciting stuff! Refreshing arrangements

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  • A magnificent marathon with a sprint at the finish. Amazing!!

  • @early99muse Great! Thanks!

  • I enjoyed it.

  • @festusthefiend Thank you!

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