Understories Ensemble - A French Odyssey [CD]

The debut recording by a young but distinguished French-Italian Baroque ensemble, UnderStories, whose focus is on repertoire with dark and unusual instrumentation. This first disc from the group focuses on the rise of the cello as a solo instrument in France.

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 its 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

Barriere: Sonata a tre in D minor, No. 2, Book III - I. Adagio

Sonata a tre in D minor, No. 2, Book III - II. Allegro

Sonata a tre in D minor, No. 2, Book III - III. Aria-Largo

Sonata a tre in D minor, No. 2, Book III - IV. Giga

Rameau: Les Indes galantes - Ritournelle pour Le Turc genereux

Rameau: Les Indes galantes - Tambourins I-II

Berteau: Sonata a tre No. 6 Op. 1 - I. Allegretto

Sonata a tre No. 6 Op. 1 - II. Siciliana

Sonata a tre No. 6 Op. 1 - III. Gratioso

Prelude a l'imitation de Mr L. Couperin

Rameau: Les Indes galantes - Air pour Les Sauvages

Rameau: Prelude a l'imitation de MM. Rameau et Naderman

Patouart: Sonate en trio pour deux violoncelles et une contrebasse No. 6 Op. 2 - I. Adagio

Sonate en trio pour deux violoncelles et une contrebasse No. 6 Op. 2 - II. Gavotte 1&2

Sonate en trio pour deux violoncelles et une contrebasse No. 6 Op. 2 - III. Minuetto 1&2

Rameau: Les Indes galantes - Air des Incas

Boismortier: Sonate en trio No. 5, Op. 37 - I. Vivace

Sonate en trio No. 5, Op. 37 - II. Largo

Sonate en trio No. 5, Op. 37 - III. Allegro

Rameau: Les Indes galantes - Air pour Les Esclaves africains

Nouvelles Suites de pieces de Clavecin RCT 5-6 - L'Egyptienne

Corrette: 'Le Phenix', concerto pour quatre Violoncelles, Violes ou Bassons - I. Allegro

'Le Phenix', concerto pour quatre Violoncelles, Violes ou Bassons - II. Largo

'Le Phenix', concerto pour quatre Violoncelles, Violes ou Bassons - III. Allegro

• Genre: Classical
• Product Type: AUDIO CD
• Barcode: 608917200164
• Release Date: July 11, 2025

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