Guntersberg SAINTE-colombe - Pour La Basse (manuscrit De Tournus) - Viole De Gambe
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Summary of This Score
Discovered in 1992 in Tournus, a large anonymous manuscript caused a real sensation among specialists: it gathers a remarkable collection of music for solo viol, including 143 pieces attributed to Sainte-Colombe, a key figure of the basse de viole in France in the second half of the 17th century. Under the title "The pieces for Viola da Gamba solo from the manuscript M.3 of the Bibliothèque municipale of Tournus," this edition offers a version finally accessible to today's instrumentalists, the original manuscript being reputedly difficult to decipher.
The transcription into modern notation was carried out with great attention to detail, preserving the original writing whenever possible. For the gambist, the interest is immediate: these pieces often challenge certain writing and musical conduct habits, giving an impression of freedom and spontaneous momentum. Between expressive depth, singular melodic lines, and often introspective atmospheres, this collection constitutes a valuable resource for working on tone, ornamentation, bowing (or right hand), and the art of declamation on the viol. A selection of baroque music scores aimed at those who wish to explore a demanding, personal, and intensely musical repertoire.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Sainte-Colombe | Genre | baroque score (early music) |
| Instrumentation | solo viola da gamba (basse de viole) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Does this edition include pieces by Sainte-Colombe for solo bass viol?
The collection gathers 143 pieces attributed to Sainte-Colombe. The indicated instrumentation is solo viol, more precisely the bass viol.
Is the score transcribed into modern notation?
The transcription of manuscript M.3 from the Tournus Municipal Library is offered in modern notation to facilitate reading for contemporary players.
What level is required to work on this collection?
The collection is presented as a demanding repertoire for viol. Its writing calls for work on tone, ornamentation, and bowing. It is intended for viol players wishing to explore free musical phrasing and marked declamation.
What is the source of the Tournus manuscript?
The pieces come from a large anonymous manuscript discovered in Tournus in 1992. This edition focuses on manuscript M.3 of the Tournus Municipal Library.
What Baroque repertoire is included in Guntersberg SAINTE-colombe - Pour La Basse?
The notation preserves as much as possible the details of the original manuscript. The 143 pieces attributed to Sainte-Colombe belong to French music for bass viol from the second half of the 17th century.
