Joshua Cheatham - Marais, Sainte-Colombe: Viol Collection - Import CD+DualDisc(PAL/NTSC)

Credits:

Joshua Cheatham

Description:

A program that highlights the artistry of the 17th and 18th centuries through a masterful selection of pieces, showcasing the very essence of French viol art This program spotlights the master-student duo—Saint-Colombe and Marais—who served as the inspiration for the film *The Morning We Met*. Mare was a master musician who, while learning much from Saint-Colombe—who carried on the great 17th-century tradition of string instrument performance—sustained the art of the French viola da gamba into the 18th century with his unique style; Here, the program deliberately focuses on works from his later period featuring basso continuo, clearly highlighting the contrast with the 17th-century works of Saint-Colombe, in which two viols engage in an equal dialogue. The program is further enhanced by the inclusion, at the very end, of one of the earliest viol duets—works that can be considered a direct legacy of the master himself. Josh Cheatham, a virtuoso who also provides the basso continuo for *Capriccio Stravagante*, shines brilliantly throughout, and Sempé’s skill as a basso continuo player is fully on display— A masterful performance, rich in wit and insight, characteristic of these France-based musicians. Included DVD… *This is a dual-sided disc containing both NTSC and PAL formats, so when playing, please insert the disc with the side labeled “NTSC” facing up. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Prelude, for viola da gamba & continuo in C minor (Pieces de viole, Book III, No. 123)
2.Fantaisie et double, for viola da gamba & continuo in C minor (Pieces de viole, Book III, No. 124-12
3.Allemande, for viola da gamba & continuo in C minor (Pieces de viole, Book III, No. 126)
4.Courante, for viola da gamba & continuo in C minor (Pieces de viole, Book III, No. 127)
5.Saraband Grave, for viola da gamba & continuo in C minor (Pieces de viole, Book III, No. 128)
6.Gigue, for viola da gamba & continuo in C minor (Pieces de viole, Book III, No. 129)
7.Rondeau, for viola da gamba & continuo in C minor (Pieces de viole, Book III, No. 130)
8.Menuets (2), for viola da gamba & continuo in C minor (Pieces de viole, Book III, Nos. 132-133): Men
9.Concert in G minor for 2 equal bass viols No. 48 ("Le raporte"): Le Raporte
10.Concert in G minor for 2 equal bass viols No. 48 ("Le raporte"): La Belle: Passacaille du raporte
11.Concert in G minor for 2 equal bass viols No. 48 ("Le raporte"): Chacone raportee
12.Prelude, for viola da gamba & continuo in G minor (Pieces de viole, Book V, No. 63)
13.Allemande la Marianne, for viola da gamba & continuo in G minor (Pieces de viole, Book V, No. 70)
14.Gigue la Pagode, for viola da gamba & continuo in G minor (Pieces de viole, Book V, No. 67)
15.Sarabande, for viola da gamba & continuo in G minor (Pieces de viole, Book V, No. 66)
16.Prelude, for viola da gamba & continuo in G major (Pieces de viole, Book III, No. 92)
17.Allemande la Magnifique et double, for viola da gamba & continuo in G major (Pieces de viole, Book I
18.Courante, for viola da gamba & continuo in G major (Pieces de viole, Book III, No. 98)
19.Sarabande Grave, for viola da gamba & continuo in G major (Pieces de viole, Book III, No. 99)
20.Gigue a l'angloise, for viola da gamba & continuo in G major (Pieces de viole, Book III, No. 100)