{"product_id":"nc23013-fantastissimus","title":"Fantastissimus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\r\n\r\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eCastello Consort\u003c\/strong\u003e's debut album \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFantastissimus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e from Navis Classics is entirely dedicated to the Stylus Phantasticus. Featuring works from the Renaissance alongside brand new compositions by Dutch composer Martijn Padding.\r\n\r\nIt's a complete picture is created of what the Stylus Phantasticus has to offer in all its colors, virtuosity but also tranquility and a great sense of musical freedom. In a sense, everything in this style is an exponent and the title of the album should also be seen in that light, celebrating this fantastic style.\r\n\r\n\u003cem\u003e“To us, ‘Stylus Phantasticus’ is a playground that offers endless opportunities to explore new sound colors, musical characters and ways of improvisation.” \u003c\/em\u003e\r\n\r\nFinancial Support for the album was provided by SENA Muziekproductiefonds and donations via Voordekunst.\r\n\r\n—\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecording Producer Daan van Aalst\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cem\u003eThe Stylus Phantasticus carries an immense challenge but also a huge opportunity for recording producers. The virtuosity and broad spectrum of colors are destined to interact with the best church-acoustics you can find and we found that sound in the Mennonite church in Haarlem where Gustav Leonard recorded numerous discs in the past. \u003c\/em\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cem\u003eThe sound quality is enhanced by the meantone intonation and microtonal organ that can actually play ‘in tune’ in stead of equal temperament. Add to that an inspired performance and great understanding of the music itself by the musicians and from that point every logic in a microphone setup works. What you will hear is pure microphone technique without any filter or other artificial tool. Enjoy your ride!\u003c\/em\u003e\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=l3n93csosX4\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Castello Consort about the project\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cem\u003eWe like to explore different types of timbres and other ways of expressing ourselves through 17th century music. In the very beginning we focused mainly on early Italian baroque music. We recently started broadening both our repertoire and the size of our ensemble. With each program we look for a certain sound (and instrumentation) that is most convincing for the music we play. In 'Fantastissimus' we challenged ourselves even more by working with a contemporary composer, something we really enjoyed.\u003c\/em\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cem\u003eWe felt that there was a lot of room for creative freedom when creating the program for this album. Martijn Padding was very interested in our favorite repertoire and we presented him with several compositions that were in some way related to the Stylus Phantasticus. Inspired by all these composers, Martijn composed his own 'Stylus Phantasticus' collection, and we looked for the best early music to combine with Martijn's completed work. When selecting these pieces, we did not want to limit ourselves too much by focusing on just one short period of history. Our goal was to find music that could be combined naturally with Martijn's pieces. We approached the entire program as a composition in itself, connected both to the Stylus Phantasticus and to the spirit of our ensemble.\u003c\/em\u003e\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JhuCnlsVSf8\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Booklet\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cem\u003e\"We love exploring different kinds of sound colors and other ways of expressing ourselves through 17th-century music. In the very beginning we focused mostly on early Italian baroque music for small chamber music settings. More recently, we started broadening both our repertoire and the size of our ensemble. For each program we look for a sound (and instrumentation) that is most convincing for the music we play. In ‘Fantastissimus’ we challenged ourselves even more by working together with a contemporary composer, something that we enjoyed very much.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nativedsd.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/09\/f927660c-c001-4ab3-bcff-cc7654586da0.jpeg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-236271\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nativedsd.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/09\/f927660c-c001-4ab3-bcff-cc7654586da0-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cem\u003e\"We felt that there was a lot of space for creative freedom in the making of the program. Martijn Padding was very interested in hearing our favorite repertoire, and we presented many compositions to him that connected with the Stylus Phantasticus in one way or another. \u003c\/em\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cem\u003eInspired by all of those composers, Martijn composed his own ‘Stylus Phantasticus’ collection, and we looked for the best early music to combine with Martijn’s finished work. While selecting these pieces, we did not want to constrain ourselves too much by focusing on only one short period in history. Our aim was to find music that would naturally weave through Martijn’s pieces. We approached the complete program as a composition in itself, resembling both the Stylus Phantasticus and our ensemble’s spirit.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCastello Consort\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eElise Dupont, Violin\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\nWillem van der Sijde (Amsterdam, 1691). On loan from the Nationaal Muziekinstrumenten Fonds.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnne-Linde Visser, Viola da Gamba \u0026amp; Cello\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\nGamba: Anton Wiegers (Dussen, 1980). Cello: Henry Jay (London, c.1750).\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatthijs van der Moolem, Sackbut\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\nAron Vajna, after anonymous Italian instrument (c.1560) in the Accademia Filarmonica di Verona\r\n(Basel, 2021). Played with a copy of the mouthpiece from the same collection, attributed to Schnitzer.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eMenno van Delft, Organ\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\nOrgelmakerij Reil, after 17h-century North Italian examples (Heerde, 2020).\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmma Huijsser, Harp\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\nDario Pontiggia, after Barberini (early 17th century) in the Museo degli Strumenti Musicali di Roma.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eGiulio Quirici, Theorbo\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\nJaume Bosser Artal, after Matteo Sellas (Barcelona, 2013). Given name: Ludovica.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eSakura Goto, Violin\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\nAnonymous (probably Tyrol, c.1800).\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenny Aghassi, Dulcian\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\nK. Bickhardt \u0026amp; B. 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