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Brigitte Zaczek
Romantic Guitar II
Track Listings
NAPOLÉON
COSTE (1805-1883)
1. Andante et Polonaise op.44
2. Rêverie op. 53 Nr.1
3. Fantaisie sur deux motifs de "La Norma" op.16
4. Le Zuyderzée (Ballade) op.20
5. Caprice sur l´Áir Espagnol "La Cachucha" op.13
6. Grande Sérénade op. 30
7. Valse Favorite op. 46
8.
8 Walzer aus "16 Walses favorites de Johann Strauss"
op.7
Instruments:
Heptacorde
R. Lacote, Paris 1855, collection of
Bernhard
Kresse (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
J.A.Stauffer
& Comp. Wien 1837 (6, 7, 8)
Booklet
Essays by Alfred Komarek: One Century and seven
Strings
Bruno Marlat: The LACOTE/COSTE guitar
Brigitte Zaczek: Bon Anniversaire, Monsieur Coste!
"Finally, a CD of Napoleon Coste as it was meant to be played and
heard! It is an exceptional CD that anyone interested in romantic
guitar should own. This CD consists entirely of pieces by the
great French guitarist-composer Napoleon Coste, 1805-1883. Coste
was the leading guitarist in
France
and embodied the romantic guitar genre. The CD's repertoire
selection of Coste's considerable output provides a good cross-section
of Coste's formats and selects worthy concert pieces such as the Grande
Serenade op. 30. The instruments selected are of historical
significance in 19th century guitar. 5 tracks are on a very rare
"Heptacorde" Coste-school Lacote made in
Paris
in 1855. It differs from most romantic guitars, with 7 strings, a
different body shape than a typical French Lacote-school guitar, patent
Lacote tuners or machines, an elevated fingerboard, extended range
(22-24 frets), finger rest, and tail piece. Coste is seen in two
surviving photos with a heptacorde instrument nearly identical to the
one played on the recording. The 3 last tracks are recorded on a
very special Staufer Legnani model, with adjustable neck and 8 strings,
restored by Kresse. These instruments are perfectly set up, and Brigitte
Zaczek masterfully evokes a robust, powerful and full sound, with no
buzzing, and a varied, sweet and rich tone. These guitars easily
stand up to any modern concert guitar, and have a very different sound
than the Spanish classical guitar - punchy, somber, direct and
sweet. Indeed the Lacote and Staufer each have their own distinct
personality, as well as depth. Brigitte Zaczek plays the
repertoire and instruments musically, with understated virtuosity, and
she treats the instruments within their character, playing to their
strengths and bringing out the richness of color each possesses.
The packaging is also first rate, with a fold-out 3-panel package and
ample photos as well as program notes." -
Len Verrett, earlyromanticguitar.com
About the Artist
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