Since you are interested in Suite d'un Gout Etranger (Pieces de viole du IV Livre 1717), here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
LULLY / MARAIS / COUPERIN
Grandes Eaux Musicales de Versailles: Instrumental masterpieces from the reigns of Louis XII and Louis XIV Le Concert des Nations / Jordi Savall [ Alia Vox / CD - released 2/Jan/2005 ] Each year the magical setting of the gardens of the Palace of Versailles (one of the most visited sites in France and, indeed, Europe) are the setting for a fairy-tale fountain display. |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Harmonie Universelle - the best of Jordi Savall (Vol 2) Jordi Savall with Montserrat Figueras, Hesperion XXI, La Concert des Nations [ Alia Vox / CD - released 16/Apr/2007 ] Jordi Savall is widely credited with the rebirth of the viola da gamba, an instrument which has been all but ignored since the late 17th century - the period of its greatest exponents, François Couperin, Marin Marais and Antoine Forqueray. Savall's... |
MARAIS
Les folies d'Espagne The Purcell Quartet [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 6/Oct/2007 ] 'Marais' music is full of interest, and the strong contrasting characters of individual movements are well served by the Purcell Quartet' (Which CD) |
J.S. BACH
Stabat Mater / Salve Regina Le Concert Francais / Pierre Hantaa¯ [ Mirare / CD - released 20/Apr/2007 ] “Pierre Hantai, among the most impressive keyboard interpreters of Bach today, here assumes the additional role of directing Le Concert Francais, an ensemble he founded over 15 years ago…this performance is music making of a high order.” - Five... |