Antoine Dauvergne - Les Troqueurs

Review by LobaMuitoCruel

Antoine Dauvergne's Les Troqueurs is a delightful album that showcases the composer's mastery of the French Baroque style. The album features a collection of instrumental works that are both lively and refined, performed by the Ensemble Stradivaria under the direction of Daniel Cuiller.

The album opens with the lively and playful "Ouverture" from Dauvergne's opera Les Troqueurs, which sets the tone for the rest of the album. The ensemble's performance is energetic and precise, with crisp articulation and a clear sense of ensemble.

Throughout the album, Dauvergne's music is a testament to his skill as a composer. The music is full of inventive melodies and harmonies, with intricate counterpoint and playful rhythms. The ensemble's performance is equally impressive, with a keen sense of phrasing and a careful attention to detail.

Highlights of the album include the charming "Rondeau" from Dauvergne's Suite in G major, which features a lovely interplay between the strings and winds, and the lively "Menuet" from Les Troqueurs, which is full of playful syncopations and unexpected twists and turns.

Summary by LobaMuitoCruel

Les Troqueurs is a delightful album that showcases Antoine Dauvergne's skill as a composer and the Ensemble Stradivaria's skill as performers. It is a must-listen for fans of French Baroque music and a great introduction to Dauvergne's music for those who are new to the composer.