{"product_id":"boismortier-6-sonatas-for-2-pardessus-de-viole-op-63","title":"Boismortier: 6 Sonatas for 2 Pardessus de viole, Op. 63","description":"This abum contains the premiere recording of 6 Sonatas,  Op. 63, originally published in 1737 (edition published by  Atelier Philidor in 2021). The compositions are exquisite    and expressive and have not been heard since the mid-  18th century since the engraved score has only recently    been discovered.  They are quintessentially French in their general musical  style, making extensive use of prescribed ornamentation.  The pardessus de viole enjoyed a considerable vogue in  France towards the middle of the 18th century. For too  long the pardessus de viole, which has an almost indentical  range to the violin, has been commonly regarded - even  without being heard - as a kind of toy instrument. Now  we know otherwise after experiencing how similar, except  for it's different register, the pardessus instrument is to  all the other members of it's family, including the familiar  bass viol.    The recent discovery of Boismortier's Op. 63 for two  6-string pardessus de viole is an exciting and important  find and FHR are very happy to publish the first recording.","brand":"First Hand Records","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50358944071960,"sku":"5060216341590","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/4346\/3192\/files\/4424598-3387812.jpg?v=1777484639","url":"https:\/\/hbdirect.com\/products\/boismortier-6-sonatas-for-2-pardessus-de-viole-op-63","provider":"HBDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}