Stéphanie Paulet, Aliquando – Louis-Gabriel Guillemain: Amusements (2012) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Stéphanie Paulet, Aliquando – Louis-Gabriel Guillemain: Amusements (2012)
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Stéphanie Paulet, one of the most brilliant French baroque violinists, plunges us into the world of Louis-Gabriel Guillemain, 18th-century composer, at the heart of the Enlightenment. A programme alternating pieces for solo violin of formidable virtuosity, sonatas, symphonies, divertimentos and ‘amusements’.

“When talking of a full fiery man, one of genius and vivacity, one must name Mr. Guillemain, ordinaire of the King’s music, who is, perhaps, the most rapid and the most extraordinary violin ever to be heard; his hand dazzles, there are no difficulties that can stop him, and he alone creates them in his own skilful productions that at times embarrass his rivals.

This famous artiste is one of the most prolific of the great masters, and it is agreed that his works are filled with the most zestful beauty.”

Born in the latter years of Louis XIV’s reign, Guillemain, a brilliant violinist, was employed as a Court musician. He who became the protégé of Madame de Pompadour, the king’s favourite, was also a prolific composer, and the first in France to tackle the sonata for solo violin. His ultimate opus, the guiding thread of this disc, appears as a synthesis of his musical investigations; each piece requires ever greater virtuosity, pushing further back the performance limits of the instrument.

With ensemble Aliquando, Stéphanie Paulet presents a broad and varied view of Guillemain’s output, accompanied by the finest French musicians of the day (Maude Gratton, François Lazarevich, Lucile Boulanger).

Louis-Gabriel Guillemain was one of the more striking musical figures in mid 18th-century France. Italian-trained, he was prominent as composer and violinist alike. He led the second violins in the orchestra of Louis XV’s mistress, the Marquise de Pompadour, to whom he also dedicated his Op. 15 trios, one of which is recorded here. If evidence were needed that French chamber music continued to flourish after François Couperin, here it is in abundance. Guillemain’s music is not only accomplished, it is eminently enjoyable; the ‘divertissement’ dedicated to Madame de Pompadour, for example, begins with an arresting French overture and concludes with a rhythmically fascinating, supremely elegant ‘Chaconne Gay’.

The performance throughout this varied collection matches the brilliance of Guillemain’s writing, notably the four pieces for ‘harpsichord with violin accompaniment’, a clear pre-echo of the classical sonata. Maude Gratton’s keyboard playing is deft, while Stéphanie Paulet’s violin is appropriately understated. The delivery is stylish without being fussy, from players who are clearly attuned to Guillemain’s soundworld. Excellently recorded, this is a fascinating insight into the late French Baroque. Performance Recording –Jan Smaczny, BBC Music Magazine

Tracklist:
01. Stéphanie Paulet, Aliquando – Amusement et Capriccio pour le violon seul, Op. 18: Gratioso (01:08)
02. Stéphanie Paulet, Aliquando – Troisième livre de sonates à violon seul en ré, Op. 11: I. Allegro (03:51)
03. Stéphanie Paulet, Aliquando – Troisième livre de sonates à violon seul en ré, Op. 11: II. Aria Gratioso (02:03)
04. Stéphanie Paulet, Aliquando – Troisième livre de sonates à violon seul en ré, Op. 11: III. Prestissimo (01:50)
05. Stéphanie Paulet, Aliquando – Amusement et Capriccio pour le violon seul, Op. 18: Allegretto (01:40)
06. Stéphanie Paulet, Aliquando – Premier amusement à la mode pour deux violons ou flûtes et basse, Op. 8: I. Ouverture (02:48)
07. Stéphanie Paulet, Aliquando – Premier amusement à la mode pour deux violons ou flûtes et basse, Op. 8: II. Air Gracieusement (01:40)
08. Stéphanie Paulet, Aliquando – Premier amusement à la mode pour deux violons ou flûtes et basse, Op. 8: III. Rondeau & 2è Rondeau (02:30)
09. Stéphanie Paulet, Aliquando – Premier amusement à la mode pour deux violons ou flûtes et basse, Op. 8: IV. 1er Passepied & 2è Passepied (01:24)
10. Stéphanie Paulet, Aliquando – Premier amusement à la mode pour deux violons ou flûtes et basse, Op. 8: V. 1ère Musette & 2è Musette (01:35)
11. Stéphanie Paulet, Aliquando – Premier amusement à la mode pour deux violons ou flûtes et basse, Op. 8: VI. 1er Tembourin Trio, Tamborino Altro (Op. 18) & 2è Tembourin Trio (00:42)
12. Stéphanie Paulet, Aliquando – Amusement et Capriccio pour le violon seul, Op. 18: Minueto (02:09)
13. Stéphanie Paulet, Aliquando – Amusement et Capriccio pour le violon seul, Op. 18: Altro (02:58)
14. Stéphanie Paulet, Aliquando – Premier livre de sonates, Op. 1: Largo 1ère sonate (01:56)
15. Stéphanie Paulet, Aliquando – Troisième livre de sonates à violon seul, Op. 11 & 18: Allegro (02:58)
16. Stéphanie Paulet, Aliquando – Pièces de clavecin en sonates avec accompagnement de violon en sol, Op. 13: I. Allegro (04:04)
17. Stéphanie Paulet, Aliquando – Pièces de clavecin en sonates avec accompagnement de violon en sol, Op. 13: II. Aria un poco allegro & Altro (05:59)
18. Stéphanie Paulet, Aliquando – Pièces de clavecin en sonates avec accompagnement de violon en sol, Op. 13: III. Presto (03:04)
19. Stéphanie Paulet, Aliquando – Amusement et Capriccio pour le violon seul, Op. 18: Furstemberg (08:17)
20. Stéphanie Paulet, Aliquando – Deuxième divertissement de simphonies en trio, Op. 15: I. Ouverture avec Cadence extraite du XII Capriccio (Op. 18) (05:32)
21. Stéphanie Paulet, Aliquando – Deuxième divertissement de simphonies en trio, Op. 15: II. Pantomime (01:41)
22. Stéphanie Paulet, Aliquando – Deuxième divertissement de simphonies en trio, Op. 15: III. Chaconne Gay (07:11)

Personnel:
Stéphanie Paulet, violon et direction
Maude Gratton, clavecin
Lucile Boulanger, basse de viole
François Lazarevitch, flûte et musette
Claire Gratton, violoncelle
Bérangère Maillard, second violon

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