UnderStories Ensemble: A French Odyssey - Music for two cellos by Rameau, Barriere, Corrette, Boismortier, Berteau & Patouart - COMPACT DISCS

UnderStories Ensemble: A French Odyssey - Music for two cellos by Rameau, Barriere, Corrette, Boismortier, Berteau & Patouart - COMPACT DISCS

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A French Odyssey - Music for two cellos by Rameau, Barriere, Corrette, Boismortier, Berteau & Patouart

Artist:

UnderStories Ensemble

Label:

Challenge Classics

Product Type:

COMPACT DISCS

UPC:

608917200164

Genre:

Classical Artists

Release Date:

2025-07-18

Number of Discs:

1

The ferment of the Enlightenment, the early signs of the Revolution and the intellectual debate on colonialism fuel this French odyssey.During the Age of Exploration, France experienced an unprecedented cultural fervor. Trade routes and distant cultures enriched it's identity. Exotic sounds and rhythms shaped both noble salons and concert halls. In this quest for new sonorities, by the mid-18th century, the cello finally gained prominence in France, replacing the viola da gamba, which had dominated European music for centuries.The emphasis on deep sonorities is the culmination of this recording, featuring compositions by Louis-Francois-Joseph Patouart and Martin Bertin. The latter's story is particularly significant, embodying the spirit of  the recording: he founded the French cello school, despite having started  his career with the viola da gamba

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