Handel Reimagined [CD]

All music on this album is composed and arranged by Clara Ponty and inspired by the famous works of George Frideric Handel and additional arrangements by Pierre Doursout and Gladsome Passacaille by Johan Halvorsen and Clara Ponty. The album is co- produced by Clara Ponty and Pierre Doursout. Recorded, mixed and mastered by Julien Basseres.Clara Ponty is a classically trained pianist, singer, and composer with an eclectic body of work presented across six albums.Daughter of Jean-Luc Ponty, a pioneer and undisputed master of violin in the arena of jazz and rock, Clara's diverse background, including exposure to a broad world of music from an early age, along with residences in different countries and cultures, is the source of inspiration for the development of her wide-ranging output.All works are inspired by wellknown Suites, Minuets and of course one of his most famous works: Water Music. Clara Ponty revived the music in her own way and gave it all her own twist: 1. Sweet Gigue; Inspired by Handel's Suite in E Minor-Gigue G.162, 2. Sarabande Reimagined; Inspired by Handel's Suite in D minor-Sarabande G.110, 3. Baroque Andante; Inspired by Handel's Suite in D Minor-Presto G.117 and more to discover! 'I want to give new life to this exceptional music. My hope is that this album will be perceived as a bridge, proving that classical music is not a niche genre, but a universal emotion.' - Clara Ponty- When Baroque Meets Modernity: Composer-Pianist Clara Ponty unveils her album 'Handel Reimagined' - How can we breathe new contemporary life into the legacy of George Frideric Handel? With her new album 'Handel Reimagined, ' pianist and composer Clara Ponty offers a bold and intimate reinterpretation of the Baroque repertoire. Born out of the isolation of lockdown and a prestigious invitation to the city of Halle in Germany (Handel's birthplace), this opus breaks down the boundaries between eras, making classical music accessible to all generations.- Handel Reimagined - All works are inspired by well-known Suites, Minuets and of course one of his most famous works: Water Music. Clara Ponty revived the music in her own way and gave it all her own twist.