Gennus Pur

He was as eminent in composing as in playing extemporanously. Among the musicians who were active in the first half of the seventeenth century, Girolamo Frescobaldi (Ferrara, 1583 – Rome, 1643) stands out not only as an organist whose virtuosity and technical skill were superlative and incomparable, but also as a formidable musician who was able to interpret the artistic stirrings in the musical language of his time and to incorporate them, in an effective and significant way, into his vast production for keyboard instruments.

Founded in 1998 by harpsichordist and conductor Matthew Dirst, Ars Lyrica Houston offers world-class performances of music from the 17th and 18th centuries on period instruments. This CD follows their previous release on Sono Luminus, Marc’ Antonio e Cleopatra (DSL92115) which was hailed by Early Music America as “a thrilling performance that glows in its quieter moments and sparkles with vitality,” and was nominated for a GRAMMY® Award for Best Opera 2011.

Buddha Lounge (2011). This CD opens up a particular kind of spiritual relaxation music: meditative Buddhist mantras and asian sounds, combined with original chillout sounds and rhythms that touch the soul and a generate positive relaxing effect. The CD is therefore also very suitable to accompany Joga-, Tai Chi, Qi Gong and other meditation exercises. Entspannungsmusik Mit Klavier (2011). Dreamlike piano melodies, accompanied by strings and guitars and subtle rhythms, modern arranged invite you to dream and relax and leave your worries for a while forgotten…