The quartet Nevermind, despite their youth, have gained a reputation that takes them across Europe, from Reykjavik to Paradyz.
Compositional Technique
Jean-Baptiste Quentin's Sonates en trio et à quatre parties pour Violons, Flûtes Traversières, Viole et Basse Continue are considered the most innovative part of his work.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Both Jean-Baptiste Quentin and Louis-Gabriel Guillemain, composers on this album, blended French and Italian styles in their music, with the Italian style often dominating.
Composer Biography
Louis-Gabriel Guillemain, a composer on this album, died heavily in debt after renting and sumptuously furnishing a large apartment in Versailles, despite a successful career and a pension from Louis XV.
Composer Biography
Louis-Gabriel Guillemain, a composer on this album, was taken under the protection of the Comte de Rochechouart, who ensured he received thorough musical training, including study in Italy with Giovanni Battista Somis.
Composer Biography
Jean-Baptiste Quentin, a composer featured on this album, was a regular at the salon of Madame and Mademoiselle Du Hallay, a meeting place for Paris's finest musicians including Rameau.
Composer Biography
Louis-Gabriel Guillemain, a composer and violinist, was found stabbed fourteen times near Chaville in 1770, with his death quickly ruled a suicide, which was considered astonishing.
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