Hesperus — Fêtes Galantes: Marais on Pardessus; second half

The five-string pardessus de viole enjoyed a repertoire of sonatas and suites borrowed from the finest composers; its resonant sound and delicate nature proving surprisingly persuasive, compensating for imagined deficiencies of range and volume. Nowhere is that more true than in this concert of bass viol music by Marin Marais, inspired by the 1759 pardessus arrangements of M. Villeneuve. Tina Chancey – pardessus de viole John Mark Rozendaal – viola da gamba Webb Wiggins – harpsichord View the program: Support Midtown Concerts: Join our mailing list: