Marin Marais was also a great teacher, meticulously describing viol technique and ornamentation in the forewords to his books.
Compositional Technique
Calixto Álvarez's Folias Americanas transforms the traditional Folia theme into variations based on diverse Latin American dance rhythms, like chacarera, tango, and conga.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded from November 11 to 14, 2021, in the auditorium of the Maîtrise de la Cathédrale de Dijon.
Composer Biography
Marin Marais, a renowned viol player and composer, held the prestigious position of 'Ordinary Violist in the Chambre du Roy ensemble' from 1676 until 1725.
Compositional Technique
Marin Marais' Fourth Book, published when he was 61, features pieces for three entirely independent viol parts, a novelty in France at the time.
Performer Biography
Ronald Martin Alonso, the violist and artistic director of Ensemble Vedado, was part of the first viola da gamba concert in Cuba in 2001.
Album & Artwork
The album's cover features a butterfly painting by Cuban artist René Portocarrero, chosen to reflect the spirit of dance that drives the music.
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