Classical Music Révélation Radio-Canada 21-22, violinist Marie Nadeau-Tremblay is releasing an album that is very close to her heart, Obsession, inspired by repeated, incessant musical formulas, such as continuous bass loops, a theme and its many variations, or simple melodies that have a spellbinding quality. Like contemporary Minimalism, the Baroque liked to use these methods of sound and music that captivate the listeners and hold them, as if glued, until the last second.
There is indeed an obsessive, hypnotising quality to these instrumental gems by Biber, Buxtehude and a few lesser-known names like Francoeur and Guillemain. The young artist is solidly supported by the excellence of Mélisande Corriveau (viola
da gamba), Eric Milnes (harpsichord and organ) and Kerry Bursey (tenor and lute). She herself displays an ultra-crystalline technique, firmly imbued with great confidence, and above all a style of playing that is committed, passionate and highly communicative. It’s splendid. A top talent on the rise, and one of the very fine baroque music albums of the year.
Here is an obsession you should succumb to without delay.
