Ambition: A Minuet in Power's score represents more than four years of work, the skills of over 30 incredibly talented individuals, and a thrilling flight of fancy back to the late 18th century.
Indulging in my love for period music, I embraced the styles and sounds that would have been heard in Paris on the eve of the Revolution, and the twists and turns of Ambition's story allowed me the opportunity to write for an array of unique, historical ensembles, each one serving a purpose to give voice to the feuding factions struggling over France's future. Finally, getting to collaborate with world-class musicians to bring it all to life was truly the pièce de résistance.
After countless late nights of work, I cannot tell you how happy and fortunate I feel to be able to share this work with you all now. I hope you enjoy playing it (and listening to it!) as much as I enjoyed creating it.
Merci et bonne écoute!
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released August 18, 2021
Composed and produced by John Robert Matz
"Le rideau tombe" lyrics by Marilou Lopez-Aguilera
Soloists:
Kristin Naigus - Oboe Soloist
John Robert Matz - Horn, Recorder, Keyboard Soloist
Alexander Lipan - Oud Soloist
Gregory Orosz - Baroque Flute Soloist
Michael Gebhart - Bassoon Soloist
Michaela Nachtigall - Violin Soloist
Andrew Dunn - Cello Soloist
Chris Vaughn - Clarinet Soloist
Sam Bobinski - Contrabass Soloist
Annie Rosen - Mezzo-Soprano Soloist
Ensemble Players:
Andrew Steffen - Violins, Violas
Andrew Stern - Cellos
Sam Bobinski - Basses
Gregory Orosz - Flutes
Damian Nguyen - Oboes
Lori Syngajewski - Clarinets
Michael Gebhart - Bassoons
John Robert Matz - Trumpets, Horns, Keyboards
Choir:
Joshua Alarcon
Michael David Axtell
Bonnie Bogovich
Brian Diamond
Laura Intravia
Meredith Lustig
John Robert Matz
Tia Maxfield (Tiggs)
May Claire La Plante
Casey Raiha
Liz Rishel
Matthew Soibelman
Elizabeth Zharoff
Special Thanks to Robby Duguay and Nabeel Ansari for mastering assistance.
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CD 1
1
Ambition : Un menuet de pouvoir (Ambition: A Minuet in Power) (Yvette’s Theme)
04:05
2
Arrivée à Paris (Arriving in Paris)
01:29
3
Sonate du Tutoriel - I. Andante
01:13
4
Sonate du Tutoriel - II. Vivace
01:31
5
Sonate du Tutoriel - III. Molto Allegro
01:10
6
Les rues de Paris (Paris Streets)
02:06
7
Un retour triomphant (A Triumphant Return)
00:15
8
Le Domaine no. 1 (Estate A)
02:35
9
Le Petit Mogul (Fatima’s Theme)
03:12
10
Suite Révolutionnaire - I. Pavane
02:14
11
Suite Révolutionnaire - II. Chant de guerre
03:05
12
Suite Révolutionnaire - III. Galliard
02:01
13
Trahison (Betrayal)
00:50
14
Le prêtre au coeur brisé (The Lovesick Priest) (Ludovico’s Theme)
01:58
15
Chapitre 1 (Chapter 1)
00:12
16
Le lendemain matin (The Morning After)
01:58
17
La Trompette du Peuple (Pierre’s Theme)
01:59
18
Suite Vaticana - I. Passacaglia
02:56
19
Suite Vaticana - II. Giga
02:19
20
Suite Vaticana - III. Minuetto
02:07
21
Carte de Paris (Paris Map)
01:35
22
Le bon soldat (The Good Soldier) (Thomas-Alexandre’s Theme)
02:09
23
Suite Militaire - I. Entrée et Marche
03:42
24
Suite Militaire - II. Menuet à la Rondeau
02:57
25
Suite Militaire - III. Bourrée
02:37
26
La riche veuve (The Wealthy Widow) (Honorade’s Theme)
02:54
27
Suite Bourgeoisie - I. Allegro
02:24
28
Suite Bourgeoisie - II. Minuet
01:18
29
Suite Bourgeoisie - III. Scherzo
01:43
30
Les émeutes du Réveillon (The Réveillon Riots)
01:44
31
Les derniers instants du soldat (A Soldier’s End)
04:18
32
Rendez-vous no. 1
02:07
33
Chapitre 2 (Chapter 2)
00:12
34
Le Domaine no. 2 (Estate B)
02:50
35
Café Príncipe
02:41
36
Le danger approche (Rising Peril)
05:38
37
Le fiancé perdu (The Estranged Fiancé) (Armand’s Theme)
01:45
38
Vengeance (Revenge)
03:46
39
Le peintre de la reine (The Royal Painter) (Élisabeth’s Theme)
02:51
40
Suite Royale - I. Tambourin à la Turque
03:45
41
Suite Royale - II. Air
02:21
42
Suite Royale - III. Badinage
02:51
43
Chantage (Blackmail)
01:12
44
Le jeune brandon (The Young Firebrand) (Antoine’s Theme)
