Marine Marais Suite in D minor

rarity MarinMarais ViolaDaGamba FrenchBaroque BaroqueSuite Date of publication 1948 Alfred Zieger (bass viola da gamba) Aldrich Putnam (harpsichord) Marin Marais (16561728), one of the greatest viola da gamba virtuosos of the French Baroque, left an enduring legacy with his Suite in D minor, a breathtaking work that showcases the expressive depth and technical brilliance of his of his extensive collection of Pieces de viole (published between 1686 and 1725), this suite epitomizes the elegance, drama, and intricate ornamentation that characterized the court of Louis student of Jean-Baptiste Lully and a favourite at the court of the Sun King, Marais fused the worlds of theatrical spectacle and intimate chamber suites were performed in aristocratic salons, where the introspective voice of the viol contrasted with the grandeur of orchestral Suite in D minor reflects this duality: it is at once deeply personal and ceremoniously refined, embodying the goûts réunis (united tastes) of the French Baroque overshadowed by his contemporary François Couperin, Maraiss music was revived in the 20th century by early pioneers such as Jordi suites influenced later composers (Rameau, Sainte-Colombe) and even inspired modern works (such as the film Tous les Matins du Monde, which dramatised his life). Suite in D minor is a gateway to the enchanting beauty of the viola da gamba - a world of whispered sorrows and courtly dances alternate between introspection and enthusiasm, offering a timeless meditation on emotion and listeners, you have the opportunity to support the channel: