Wenzel Ludwig Freiherr von Radolt (1667-1716) - Ouverture in F-Dur aus 'Die aller treueste verschwiegenste und
nach so wohl fröhlichen als traurigen Humor sich richtende Freundin'
(1701)
Performers: Ars Antіqua Austria; Gunar Lеtzbοr (conductor)
Further info: The Music Of The Habsburg Empire
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Austrian nobleman, lutenist and composer. He hailed from an old Austrian
family of court and public servants. Born and based in Vienna, his
musical training remains entirely unknown. Despite being considered one
of the most significant Austrian lute composers, alongside Johann Georg
Weichenberger, only one publication is definitively attributed to him:
The collection 'Die aller treieste, verschwigneste und nach so wohl
fröhlichen als traurigen Humor sich richtende Freindin' (Vienna, 1701).
Dedicated to Emperor Joseph I, the volume contains eight concertos,
whose movements are either dance forms commonly found in the suite, or
freer forms, as well as pieces in the galant style showing French
influence; symphonie, capriccio, toccata and tombeau (in place of a
sarabande) are among the forms represented. Von Radolt, who is presumed
to have traveled between Italy and Austria, died in Vienna in 1716.
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