Credits:

Paolo Pandolfo

Description:

The Genius Pandolfo Plays De Mas!Delving into the Work of a Mysterious 17th-Century French Composer!Paolo Pandolfo, who has continued to revolutionize the world of the viola da gamba with the music of Saint-Colombe, Abel, Marais, and Bach.This Italian genius now turns his viola da gamba to explore the music of the enigmatic 17th-century French composer De Massi.De Massi (c. 17th century) served as a viol player at the court of Louis XIV, the Sun King.While much about his lifeincluding his dates of birth and death and his careerremains shrouded in mystery, his *Collectione de Violles*, published in Paris in 1685, is a collection of unaccompanied pieces for viola da gamba that emphasize harmony; it is a pivotal work that has cemented De Mascys reputation.De Mascys Viola da Gamba Collection is said to have greatly influenced composers such as Marais and Forqueray.The secrets of De Mascys musicwh