Boismortier:
6 Soantas op. 63

Marin Marais:
Pieces de viole, Book 1 (pub. 1686):
Fantasie en écho (arr. in 1772 for two pardessus de viole by Jean-Pierre de VILLENEUVE, 1706–1771)

F. Couperin:
Pieces de clavecin, Book 3 (pub. 1722):
15th Order:
Le Dodo, ou L’Amour au Berceau (arr. Dialogue Viols)

The two artists demonstrate a deep understanding of the style and expression of the Baroque period and deliver a performance that is both historically authentic and lively. This recording offers listening pleasure for all lovers of French Baroque music.’ (Viola da Gamba Society of Germany [Viola da Gamba Gesellschaft])

‘A beautifully played pardessus CD, which proposes the rediscovery of a little-visited repertoire and encourages the return of this wonderful instrument to a central position in the violist curriculum.’ (Vittorio Ghielmi)

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