Pierre Gaultier de Marseille and his brother tragically died in a sea storm off Sète in 1696 while attempting to leave an economically hostile region.
Composition History
The collection of suites on this album, Symphonies divisées par suites de tons, was published by Christophe Ballard, who held the official royal privilege for publishing sheet music, indicating Gaultier's high standing in musical circles.
Performer Biography
Cohaere Ensemble is a Polish early music group that performs on period instruments and has won first prize at the CIMA - International Early Music Competition in Loire Valley in 2021.
Composition History
Gaultier composed the piece 'Les Prisons' while imprisoned for debt in 1688, a fact corroborated by a commentary in the 1707 publication of his Symphonies.
Interpretation
Cohaere Ensemble, an all-female group, aims to showcase the rich sonic capabilities of a chamber ensemble through a unique combination of higher voices and a precisely integrated continuo group.
Compositional Technique
Gaultier's suites allow for flexibility in instrumentation, with the melodic instrument being either the flute or the violin, enriching the sound of the trio suites.
Composer Biography
Pierre Gaultier de Marseille, the composer on this album, was granted special permission by Jean-Baptiste Lully, who held a royal monopoly on opera, to open an opera theater in Marseille.
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