Marin Marais intégrale

[MickyD]

A fascinating interview with François Joubert-Caillet on France Musique this morning. With his group L’Achéron, he has already recorded quite a bit of English viol consort music. He has been asked by the admirable Ricercar label to record the complete 600+ pieces for viola da gamba by Marin Marais. Savall recorded five discs of selections from each book, but this will be a massive undertaking. The first set of pieces is already out, but if all goes well, a box set will be available in 2022, celebrating the 70th birthday of the label's founder and the 40th birthday of the company.

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

- excellent news, surprisingly overdue.


Any glimmer of hope for a "John Dunsta[p/b]le integrale" from anywhere anytime soon?

[ardcarp]

...indeed. But I'm not sure I'd survive listening to them all end to end.

[MickyD]

...a bit like the complete Haydn Baryton trios set..some 20 CDs or more of the same sound is a lot to get through, although one cannot help but marvel at Haydn's inventiveness. I already have the five Savall/Marais discs, so not sure if I'll go for the new ones. Tempting, though...