A profile of the 18thC French violinist and composer Louis-Gabriel Guillemain, who served King Louis XV, becoming one of the most highly paid musicians at court. His private life was a troubled one, though - a heavy drinker and often in debt, it's thought that he committed suicide at the age of 65.
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This should be interesting...didn't know there was enough of his repertoire in the catalogue to make up a full programme.
Just listening to this...some extraordinary music. I was blown away by the Caprice for solo violin.Last edited by MickyD; 19-05-19, 16:42. -
Well, you’d better update your collectionOriginally posted by MickyD View Post
I very much enjoyed the programme. Yes, I thought Caprice for solo violin Op.18 was extraordinary.
If anyone is feeling more-ish:
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Yes, just saw all those delectable discs....at present I only have one piece, I think, recorded long ago by Musica Antiqua Koln. How lucky we are to live in such fruitful times. I really want to get that Hazelzet CD.Originally posted by doversoul1 View PostWell, you’d better update your collection
I very much enjoyed the programme. Yes, I thought Caprice for solo violin Op.18 was extraordinary.
If anyone is feeling more-ish:
Louis-Gabriel Guillemain 12 Caprices for solo Violin OP 18Comment
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