The collection "Pièces en Trio" is dedicated to Mademoiselle Roland, a famous dancer who was also a musician and inspired these compositions.
Interpretation
For this recording, transverse flutes are used with violins, and recorders are used with dessus de viole, reflecting historical practice where both types of flutes coexisted.
Historical Context
The "Pièces en Trio" were originally written and played for the service of the Chambre du Roi (King's Chamber), as indicated by the manuscript "Trios pour le coucher du Roi."
Compositional Technique
The pieces in this collection are grouped by key and introduced by a Prelude, often concluding with a more developed composition like a Chaconne or Passacaille.
Composer Biography
Marin Marais, the composer, was engaged as a "joueur de viole" (viol player) in the Chambre du Roi (King's Chamber) since 1679.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Marin Marais's model for composing these "Pièces en Trio" was likely the orchestral music of Jean-Baptiste Lully, his teacher.
Composition History
Marin Marais's "Pièces en Trio" was the first publication of trios for two dessus de viole and bass in France.
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