Viola da gamba recital
Margaret Little
About this concert
Passionate about the viola da gamba since childhood, Margaret Little takes you on a musical journey spanning six centuries, passing through the British Isles, Italy, France, Germany, and Quebec.
The viola da gamba originated in the 16th century on the Iberian Peninsula, spread throughout Europe, and arrived in New France in 1640 with the Ursuline nuns. It reached its peak in Europe in the 17th century, only to decline gradually over the following century in favor of the cello, the new favorite. The viola da gamba has left us a rich solo repertoire and is once again attracting the interest of contemporary composers.
Photos: Julien Faugère
| Ricercata per Viola Bastarda | Aurelio Virgiliano (16..-17..) |
| Harke, Harke! A Soldiers Resolution A Pavin (The First Booke of Ayres) | Tobias Hume (1580 -1645) |
| Prélude Chaconne | Sieur de Sainte Colombe (XVIIe siècle) |
| Fantaisie no 6 en sol majeur Scherzando – Dolce – Spirituoso | Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767) |
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| Les Voix humaines Badinage | Marin Marais (1656-1728) |
| Suite en ré Prélude – Adagio - Allegro | Carl Friedrich Abel (1723-1787) |
| La Volia | Grégoire Jeay, Montréal (2010) |
- Access to the rehearsal room: three hours before the concert
- A straight-backed chair with a flat seat, or an adjustable piano bench
- I will bring my own music stand
- If possible, adequate stage lighting so that I can see my sheet music (I can also bring a music stand light)
- Light lighting in the hall so that I can see the audience.