The Berlin Sound
Forgotten Masterpieces from Eighteenth-Century Berlin
A long-term recording project exploring the rich and often overlooked musical culture of eighteenth-century Berlin. From rediscovered viola, cello and harpsichord concertos to trio sonatas and chamber music by the Grauns, the Bendas and their contemporaries, the series reveals a musical world of elegance, invention and expressive depth.
Through meticulous research and its distinctive artistic approach, Ensemble Diderot rediscovers the Berlin style anew, bringing this remarkable repertoire to life in fresh, historically informed performances.
Milestones
Audax Milestones is a new series of EPs and single releases presenting repertoire cornerstones in our catalogue. Johannes Pramsohler and the musicians of Ensemble Diderot have curated the series from their award-winning Audax releases. Available as downloads and on all streaming platforms. >>>
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Cities series
“A plaudit-garnering series that throws fresh angles on
periods we thought we all knew.” GRAMOPHONE
Ensemble Diderot prides itself on its pioneering exploration of the Baroque trio sonata repertoire, carrying out extensive research in libraries across Europe to unearth and study significant but previously unknown Baroque works. In particular with their award-winning ‘Cities’ series, the four musicians are dedicated to shining new light on the rich music-making of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, providing historical and musicological insights into how music travelled and developed across major European cities at the time.
The first four albums of the series present important repertoire cornerstones alongside hidden gems from the earliest French and English trio sonatas through to late baroque and gallant music from Germany. A fascinating new cartography of baroque Europe as well as a plea for open borders and artistic exchange.
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