Baroque mystery and elegance through the voice of the classical guitar.
In this captivating recording, renowned guitarist Scott Tennant reveals how the classical guitar can illuminate Baroque masterpieces with fresh color and expressive depth.
The Mysterious Barricades features music by legendary composers such as Domenico Scarlatti, François Couperin, Jean-Philippe Rameau, Georg Philipp Telemann, Sylvius Leopold Weiss, and Johann Jakob Froberger, presented in refined arrangements that highlight the expressive potential of the modern guitar.
At the heart of the album lies Couperin’s enigmatic Les Barricades Mystérieuses, a mesmerizing work whose mysterious title and floating textures have intrigued musicians for over three centuries.
With luminous tone, elegant phrasing, and stylistic sensitivity, Tennant offers a recording that bridges centuries — revealing the classical guitar as a perfect medium for the beauty and architecture of Baroque music.
🎧 A refined and immersive listening experience for lovers of Baroque repertoire.
Album highlights
✨ Baroque masterpieces beautifully adapted for classical guitar
✨ Elegant interpretations by one of today’s leading guitarists
✨ Music by Scarlatti, Couperin, Rameau, Telemann, and Weiss
✨ A must-have recording for Baroque and guitar enthusiasts
Experience the mystery and elegance of Baroque music on the classical guitar.
Add The Mysterious Barricades to your collection today.
TRACKLIST:
DOMENICO SCARLATTI (arr. Tennant)
01 Sonata in A major, K.322 3’14”
02 Sonata in D minor, K.1 3’22”
03 FRANÇOIS COUPERIN (arr. Tennant), Les Barricades Mysterieuses 3’14”
04 JEAN-PHILLIPE RAMEAU (arr. Tennant), La Fanfarinette 3’31”
05 JEAN-BAPTISTE LULLY/ ROBERT DE VISEE (arr. Dunn) , Ouverture de la Grotte de Versailles 3’59”
06 ROBERT DE VISEE (arr. Dunn), La Muzette 4’34”
07 FRANÇOIS COUPERIN/ ROBERT DE VISEE (arr. Dunn), Les Sylvains 4’42”
GEORG PHILIP TELEMANN (arr. Marchione)
08 Fantasia No.1 for solo violin: Largo 2’21”
09 Fantasia No.1 for solo violin: Allegro 1’34”
10 Fantasia No.1 for solo violin: Grave 1’10”
11 Fantasia No.1 for solo violin: Allegro 1’39”
SYLVIUS LEOPOLD WEISS (arr. Lorimer)
12 Sonata/Suite No.34 in E minor: Prelude 1’49”
13 Sonata/Suite No. 34 in E minor: Allemande 3’30”
14 Sonata/Suite No.34 in E minor: Courante 1’40”
15 Sonata/Suite No.34 in E minor: Bouree 2’19”
16 Sonata/Suite No.34 in E minor: Sarabande 2’15”
17 Sonata/Suite No.34 in E minor: Minuet 1 & 2 1’56”
18 Sonata/Suite No. 34 in E minor: Gigue 2’03”
19 JOHANN JAKOB FROBERGER (arr. Hoppstock), Lamento 4’18”
Total time: 53’17
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An original CD in digital format
Digital booklet
Brasil
Estados Unidos
