Cover pageDemachy (2nd half of 17th century)
Pieces de Violle

Eight Suites for Viola da Gamba solo

Preface Reviews [in German version] Sample page CDs [in German version] 2nd sample page Errata / Addenda Deutsche Version

Editor: Franziska Finckh, publication date: 2023-08, source: print Paris 1685

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G400Demachy, Pieces de Violle, Eight Suites for Viola da Gamba solo, spiral binding, VdG, Preface, Avertissement and solo part, 52 p., ISMN 979-0-50174-400-827.80 €

Description

Demachy's suites belong to the repertoire of every gambist who deals with French solo literature of the late 17th century. In contrast to Marais, Demachy was of the opinion that all music could be represented by distinct chordal playing on the viola da gamba alone . For this reason, he was also an advocate of French lute tablature, in which his last four suites are notated. Franziska Finckh has transcribed these into modern notation for our edition and critically reviewed all eight suites. Our edition also includes a translation of the very comprehensive original preface, in which Demachy defends his passion for tablature and explains his ornaments, which are also reproduced very accurately in our printing, in detail by means of a table. Even if some movements require a bit of practice, it is worthwhile to get to know this unconventional music.

Errata / Addenda

[12.10.2024] G400 English Translation
Günter von Zadow's translation of the Avertiissement from German has been replaced by Shaun Ng's translation directly from Old French. In addition, the English terms in the Ornamentation Table have been revised.
New versions: Avertissement Ornamentation Table

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