London Baroque, formed in 1978, is considered one of the foremost exponents of baroque chamber music worldwide, performing around fifty concerts annually.
Composer Biography
Marin Marais, a French composer and viol player, learned the bass viol from St. Colombe and studied composition under Jean-Baptiste Lully.
Historical Context
Jean-Baptiste Lully, a Florentine miller's son, became the official court composer to Louis XIV, despite France's general resistance to outside ideas.
Composer's Artistic Vision
François Couperin, a French composer, suggested in 1725 that a blend of French and Italian styles would achieve 'the perfection of music'.
Composition History
Marin Marais's trios from 1692 were the first 'sonates' to be printed in France, marking a significant moment in French music.
Historical Context
The trio sonata arrived late in France, with the French initially resisting the term and preferring their traditional dance suites.
Composer Biography
Jean-Féry Rebel, a French composer, astonished King Louis XIV with his violin playing at the age of eight, leading to his appointment as first violin of the Académie Royale de Musique.
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