Marin Marais's third book of viol pieces, published in 1711, includes simpler pieces for less skilled players, a departure from his previous works, to satisfy a demand from his clients.
Recording & Production
The recording was made in October 2020 at Église Haute, Saint Michel L'Observatoire, France, with Jean-Michel Olivares handling sound, editing, mixing, and mastering.
Performer Biography
Ronald Martin Alonso, the violist and artistic director of Ensemble Vedado, was inspired to learn the viola da gamba after watching the film 'Tous les matins du Monde' in Cuba, despite the scarcity of resources.
Composer Biography
Marin Marais, a prolific composer, was a court musician for Louis XIV and published five books of music for the viol, which are considered a gold mine for viol players.
Compositional Technique
Marin Marais was meticulous in notating his music, providing detailed instructions for bowings, ornaments, and fingerings in his printed works, which became standard for the French school of viol music.
Compositional Technique
In his third book, Marin Marais introduced a new symbol 'e' for the bow, indicating where the loudest part of a note should be, which he explained as 'express' or 'swell' the bow stroke.
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