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Boismortier: 6 Sonatas for 2 Pardessus de viole, Op. 63

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Details

Composer
Joseph Bodin de Boismortier, Francois Couperin, Marin Marais
Artist
Dialogue Viols
Format
CD
Label
First Hand Records
Released
Jul 04, 2025
Catalog #
FHR159
UPC
5060216341590

About

This abum contains the premiere recording of 6 Sonatas, Op. 63, originally published in 1737 (edition published by Atelier Philidor in 2021). The compositions are exquisite and expressive and have not been heard since the mid- 18th century since the engraved score has only recently been discovered. They are quintessentially French in their general musical style, making extensive use of prescribed ornamentation. The pardessus de viole enjoyed a considerable vogue in France towards the middle of the 18th century. For too long the pardessus de viole, which has an almost indentical range to the violin, has been commonly regarded - even without being heard - as a kind of toy instrument. Now we know otherwise after experiencing how similar, except for it's different register, the pardessus instrument is to all the other members of it's family, including the familiar bass viol. The recent discovery of Boismortier's Op. 63 for two 6-string pardessus de viole is an exciting and important find and FHR are very happy to publish the first recording.

Tracklist 26 tracks

  1. 1 I. Modérément 02:59
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Modérément
    Duration
    02:59
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Dialogue Viols
  2. 2 II. Légèrement 03:06
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Légèrement
    Duration
    03:06
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Dialogue Viols
  3. 3 III. Gracieusement sans lenteur 02:52
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Gracieusement sans lenteur
    Duration
    02:52
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Dialogue Viols
  4. 4 IV. Gigue 02:20
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Gigue
    Duration
    02:20
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Dialogue Viols
  5. 5 I. Gaîment 02:36
    Track
    5
    Title
    I. Gaîment
    Duration
    02:36
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Dialogue Viols
  6. 6 II. Courante 02:52
    Track
    6
    Title
    II. Courante
    Duration
    02:52
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Dialogue Viols
  7. 7 III. Sarabande 02:22
    Track
    7
    Title
    III. Sarabande
    Duration
    02:22
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Dialogue Viols
  8. 8 IV. Gavotte en Rondeaux 01:39
    Track
    8
    Title
    IV. Gavotte en Rondeaux
    Duration
    01:39
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Dialogue Viols
  9. 9 I. Légèrement 03:29
    Track
    9
    Title
    I. Légèrement
    Duration
    03:29
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Dialogue Viols
  10. 10 II. Gaîment sans vitesse 02:57
    Track
    10
    Title
    II. Gaîment sans vitesse
    Duration
    02:57
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Dialogue Viols
  11. 11 III. Lentement 01:18
    Track
    11
    Title
    III. Lentement
    Duration
    01:18
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Dialogue Viols
  12. 12 IV. Menuet I-II 03:25
    Track
    12
    Title
    IV. Menuet I-II
    Duration
    03:25
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Dialogue Viols
  13. 13 I. Gravement 02:49
    Track
    13
    Title
    I. Gravement
    Duration
    02:49
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Dialogue Viols
  14. 14 II. Gaîment 02:55
    Track
    14
    Title
    II. Gaîment
    Duration
    02:55
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Dialogue Viols
  15. 15 III. Rondeau: Gracieusement 02:14
    Track
    15
    Title
    III. Rondeau: Gracieusement
    Duration
    02:14
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Dialogue Viols
  16. 16 IV. Gigue 02:24
    Track
    16
    Title
    IV. Gigue
    Duration
    02:24
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Dialogue Viols
  17. 17 I. Modérément 04:08
    Track
    17
    Title
    I. Modérément
    Duration
    04:08
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Dialogue Viols
  18. 18 II. Rondeau: Gracieusement sans lenteur 03:53
    Track
    18
    Title
    II. Rondeau: Gracieusement sans lenteur
    Duration
    03:53
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Dialogue Viols
  19. 19 III. Lentement 01:11
    Track
    19
    Title
    III. Lentement
    Duration
    01:11
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Dialogue Viols
  20. 20 IV. Menuet I-II 02:33
    Track
    20
    Title
    IV. Menuet I-II
    Duration
    02:33
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Dialogue Viols
  21. 21 I. Gaîment 03:01
    Track
    21
    Title
    I. Gaîment
    Duration
    03:01
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Dialogue Viols
  22. 22 II. Courante 02:28
    Track
    22
    Title
    II. Courante
    Duration
    02:28
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Dialogue Viols
  23. 23 III. Doucement 02:11
    Track
    23
    Title
    III. Doucement
    Duration
    02:11
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Dialogue Viols
  24. 24 IV. Gaîment 02:36
    Track
    24
    Title
    IV. Gaîment
    Duration
    02:36
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Dialogue Viols
  25. 25 Pieces de violes, Book 1: Suite in G Major: IX. Fantaisie en écho (arr. J.-P. Villeneuve for 2 pardessus de viole) 02:03
    Track
    25
    Title
    Pieces de violes, Book 1: Suite in G Major: IX. Fantaisie en écho (arr. J.-P. Villeneuve for 2 pardessus de viole)
    Duration
    02:03
    Composer
    Marin Marais
    Ensemble
    Dialogue Viols
  26. 26 Pieces de clavecin, Book 3: 15th Ordre in A Minor-Major: Le dodo, ou L'amour au berçeau (arr. J. Robertson-Wade and P. Wendland for 2 pardessus de viole) 04:54
    Track
    26
    Title
    Pieces de clavecin, Book 3: 15th Ordre in A Minor-Major: Le dodo, ou L'amour au berçeau (arr. J. Robertson-Wade and P. Wendland for 2 pardessus de viole)
    Duration
    04:54
    Composer
    François Couperin
    Ensemble
    Dialogue Viols