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In his first solo recording, Josh Cheatham demonstrates that a new generation of performers on the viola da gamba is ready to flourish. Launching directly into virtuoso repertoire of Marais and Sainte-Colombe, Cheatham, Julien Leonard, and Skip Sempe possess a mastery and panache that allows them to convey the singular warmth of the viola da gamba sound with uncommon expressivity. Free bonus DVD included, with additional pieces by Marais, Hotteterre, and Telemann.
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Marais, Marin : Prélude, for viola da gamba & continuo in C minor (Pièces de viole, Book III, no 123) - Performers: Julien Léonard; Skip Sempe (Harpsichord); Joshua Cheatham (Violin)
- Running Time: 2 min. 27 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
Marais, Marin : Fantaisie et double, for viola da gamba & continuo in C minor (Pièces de viole, Book III, no 124-12 - Performers: Julien Léonard; Skip Sempe (Harpsichord); Joshua Cheatham (Violin)
- Running Time: 1 min. 40 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
Marais, Marin : Allemande, for viola da gamba & continuo in C minor (Pièces de viole, Book III, no 126) - Performers: Joshua Cheatham (Violin); Julien Léonard; Skip Sempe (Harpsichord)
- Running Time: 3 min. 13 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
Marais, Marin : Courante, for viola da gamba & continuo in C minor (Pièces de viole, Book III, no 127) - Performers: Julien Léonard; Skip Sempe (Harpsichord); Joshua Cheatham (Violin)
- Running Time: 1 min. 35 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
Marais, Marin : Saraband Grave, for viola da gamba & continuo in C minor (Pièces de viole, Book III, no 128) - Performers: Joshua Cheatham (Violin); Julien Léonard; Skip Sempe (Harpsichord)
- Running Time: 3 min. 46 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
Marais, Marin : Gigue, for viola da gamba & continuo in C minor (Pièces de viole, Book III, no 129) - Performers: Joshua Cheatham (Violin); Julien Léonard; Skip Sempe (Harpsichord)
- Running Time: 1 min. 52 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
Marais, Marin : Rondeau, for viola da gamba & continuo in C minor (Pièces de viole, Book III, no 130) - Performers: Joshua Cheatham (Violin); Julien Léonard; Skip Sempe (Harpsichord)
- Running Time: 3 min. 52 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
Marais, Marin : Menuets (2), for viola da gamba & continuo in C minor (Pièces de viole, Book III, Nos. 132-133) :: Men - Performers: Joshua Cheatham (Violin); Skip Sempe (Harpsichord); Julien Léonard
- Running Time: 1 min. 25 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
Sainte-Colombe, Jean de : Concert for 2 equal bass viols no 48 in G minor ("Le raporté") - Performers: Joshua Cheatham (Violin); Skip Sempe (Harpsichord); Julien Léonard
- Running Time: 2 min. 20 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
Marais, Marin : Prélude, for viola da gamba & continuo in G minor (Pièces de viole, Book V, no 63) - Performers: Skip Sempe (Harpsichord); Joshua Cheatham (Violin); Julien Léonard
- Running Time: 2 min. 34 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
Marais, Marin : Pièces de viole, Book 5 - Performers: Julien Léonard; Skip Sempe (Harpsichord); Joshua Cheatham (Violin)
- Running Time: 3 min. sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
Marais, Marin : Gigue la Pagode, for viola da gamba & continuo in G minor (Pièces de viole, Book V, no 67) - Performers: Julien Léonard; Skip Sempe (Harpsichord); Joshua Cheatham (Violin)
- Running Time: 1 min. 58 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
Marais, Marin : Sarabande, for viola da gamba & continuo in G minor (Pièces de viole, Book V, no 66) - Performers: Skip Sempe (Harpsichord); Julien Léonard; Joshua Cheatham (Violin)
- Running Time: 3 min. 33 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
Marais, Marin : Prélude, for viola da gamba & continuo in G major (Pièces de viole, Book III, no 92) - Performers: Skip Sempe (Harpsichord); Julien Léonard; Joshua Cheatham (Violin)
- Running Time: 2 min. 27 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
Marais, Marin : Allemande la Magnifique et double, for viola da gamba & continuo in G major (Pièces de viole, Book I - Performers: Skip Sempe (Harpsichord); Julien Léonard; Joshua Cheatham (Violin)
- Running Time: 5 min. sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
Marais, Marin : Courante, for viola da gamba & continuo in G major (Pièces de viole, Book III, no 98) - Performers: Julien Léonard; Skip Sempe (Harpsichord); Joshua Cheatham (Violin)
- Running Time: 1 min. 48 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
Marais, Marin : Sarabande Grave, for viola da gamba & continuo in G major (Pièces de viole, Book III, no 99) - Performers: Skip Sempe (Harpsichord); Joshua Cheatham (Violin); Julien Léonard
- Running Time: 3 min. 43 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
Marais, Marin : Gigue a l'angloise, for viola da gamba & continuo in G major (Pièces de viole, Book III, no 100) - Performers: Joshua Cheatham (Violin); Skip Sempe (Harpsichord); Julien Léonard
- Period Time: Baroque
Marais, Marin : Gigue la Precieuse, for viola da gamba & continuo in G major (Pièces de viole, Book V, no 77) - Performers: Joshua Cheatham (Violin); Julien Léonard; Skip Sempe (Harpsichord)
- Running Time: 1 min. 41 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
Marais, Marin : Le Jeu du volant, for viola da gamba & continuo in G major (Pièces de viole, Book V, no 87) - Performers: Julien Léonard; Joshua Cheatham (Violin); Skip Sempe (Harpsichord)
- Running Time: 1 min. 40 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
Marais, Marin : Chaconne, for viola da gamba & continuo in G major (Pièces de viole, Book V, no 83) - Performers: Skip Sempe (Harpsichord); Julien Léonard; Joshua Cheatham (Violin)
- Running Time: 3 min. 36 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
Marais, Marin : Sarabande, for 2 violas da gamba & continuo in D minor (Pièces de viole, Book I, no 69) - Performers: Joshua Cheatham (Violin); Skip Sempe (Harpsichord); Julien Léonard
- Running Time: 4 min. 3 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque




























