A selection of his vast output is to be found on this CD. Perhaps the most remarkable is the set of 32 hypnotic variations of the popular Portuguese song La Folia. His variations appeared just a few months after Corelli's version of the song in 1701. For those who have an interest in the early French baroque period and the music of Couperin, Lully and Rameau, this CD provides a superb introduction to one of their most respected and gifted contemporaries, as well as a snapshot of musical life at the French court at the time of Louis XIV. Recording made in 2009 by a young Spanish-based ensemble of considerable talent and growing reputation.
2 Muzette, for 3 Violas Da Gamba & Continuo in G Major (Pièces de Viole, Book Iv, No. 105)
3 Fantaisie Et Double, for Viola Da Gamba & Continuo in C minor (Pièces de Viole, Book III, No. 124-125)
4 Grande Ballet, for Viola Da Gamba & Continuo in A minor (Pièces de Viole, Book III, No. 13)
5 Plainte, for Viola Da Gamba & Continuo in D Major (Pièces de Viole, Book III, No. 55)
6 La Trompette Et Double, Minuet for Viola Da Gamba & Continuo in D Major (Pièces de Viole, Book III, No. 52-53)
7 Rondeau, for Viola Da Gamba & Continuo in G minor (Pièces de Viole, Book I, No. 93)
8 Tombeau Pour M. de Sainte-Colombe, for Viola Da Gamba & Continuo in E minor (Pièces de Viole, Book II, No. 109)
9 Sarabande & Double
10 Prélude en Harpegement, for Viola Da Gamba & Continuo in A minor (Pièces de Viole, Book V, No. 16)
11 Bourasque, for Viola Da Gamba & Continuo in F Major (Pièces de Viole, Book III, No. 39)
12 Chaconne
13 Couplets de Folies (Les Folies D'espagne), for Viola Da Gamba & Continuo in D minor (Pièces de Viole, Book II, No. 20)
14 La Reveuse, for Viola Da Gamba & Continuo in F minor (Pièces de Viole, Book Iv, No. 82)
A selection of his vast output is to be found on this CD. Perhaps the most remarkable is the set of 32 hypnotic variations of the popular Portuguese song La Folia. His variations appeared just a few months after Corelli's version of the song in 1701. For those who have an interest in the early French baroque period and the music of Couperin, Lully and Rameau, this CD provides a superb introduction to one of their most respected and gifted contemporaries, as well as a snapshot of musical life at the French court at the time of Louis XIV. Recording made in 2009 by a young Spanish-based ensemble of considerable talent and growing reputation.
