Discography
Six Sonatas by Barthélemy de Caix
First recording of these virtuosic 18th century duos for two five-string pardessus de viole by the Duo Guersan: Tina Chancey and Catharina Meints. The pardessus was originally created so well-bred Frenchwomen could play Corelli’s violin works without holding one on their shoulder. Here the pardessus comes into its own.
Magnificent violin sonatas by Jean-Marie Leclair, interpreted by Tina Chancey, five-string pardessus de viole; Susie Napper, viola da gamba; Webb Wiggins, harpsichord.
Any recording starting with “I’m an Old Cowhand” on the viol can’t be all bad. Blues, swing, Old Time, Provençal and Early music tunes, plus the Incredible String Band’s “My Name is Death,” with by Tina Chancey (viol, kamenj, rebec), Molly Andrews (vocals), Zan McLeod (guitar), Bruce Hutton (uke, guitar, vocals) and friends.
The Versatile Viol: Scots-Irish Music
Scots-Irish music from the earliest sources on viol, with Scott Reiss, Zan McLeod, Joseph Gascho, Sue Richards and Robert Spates.
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