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Our international viol links
English/French Google group: I've created a new bilingual English/French gamba group for Google. After having lived more than 20 years in Paris I realize how much is not communicated from the French viol world to the English speaking one and vice-versa. That is my reason for creating the group, I hope it will be a great resource for all that love the viol.Jonathan Dunford: Jonathon Dunford - a fine exponent of French viol music by Marais, St Colombe and others. His web page includes details of his excellent recordings as well as information on his research into Marin Marais and other aspects of viol playing. He runs an annual workshop in France. Finale Music: This site contains lots of free downloads of music scores including some edited by our member, Ruth Kelly, for viols. Just search on the name Ruth Kelly and they will come up Guentersberg Music: Publisher of viola da gamba music and CDs, several of which have been reviewed in our newsletter and Chelys. There is a comprehensive catalogue of their music and you can order directly from the web page Wendy's Viols: Fine Chinese viols endorsed by Wendy Gillespie. Commissioned by Finnish gambist Markku Luolajan-Mikkola, these instruments are hand-made in Beijing, China by master Wang Zhi Ming and they are faithful to the authentic light construction techniques of early strings, made from sycamore, spruce, and ebony with purfling Charivari: Under the artistic direction of Susanne Heinrich (viola da gamba) and the musical leadership of Kah-Ming Ng, an Australian, (harpsichord) , the ensemble specializes in the ingenious use of period instruments to produce 'ravishing sonorities and full-bodied textures'. They have recorded some 14 CDs including gamba music of Marais and early music from Spain, Italy and England. They also publish music for viola da gamba Viola da Gamba Society of America: A very large society with lots of resources. Site includes some excellent video's on bowing Viola da Gamba Society of Great Britain: A very large society with lots of resources Fretwork Consort of Viols: one of the World's leading viola da gamba consort with large number of recordings Concordia: A UK based viola da gamba consort led by Mark Levey recently recorded Volume 1 of the Royal Consorts by Gibbons Jonathan Dunford: It may seem to be an anachronism, making music by rubbing horse-hairs impregnated with tree resin against bits of animal intestine stretched over a wooden box, especially in this hypermodern era. Quirky page with lots of good links Phantasm Consort of Viols: Like Fretwork, has recorded much of the viol consort repertoire to critical acclaim Sex Chordae Consort of Viols: John Dornenburg's consort of viols Music's Re-creation: John Dornenburg's baroque group Les Voix Humaines: Susie Napper and Margaret Little's site with references to their large number of commercial CD's including the duets of St Colombe Ruby Instruments: Maker of the amazing electric viola da gamba. Interesting site with good sound grabs Pirastro strings: A leading maker of gut strings Boulder Early Music Shop: A good source for viola da gamba music and strings in the USA Recorder MusicMail (UK): A large supply of printed music available by post including a wide range of music for viola da gamba Gamba Music Club (UK): Publishes a selection of music annually for members Corda Music: UK publisher of a large range of viol consort music often with selection of clefs who supply music directly by post Kurschner Strings: A leading supplier of high quality gut strings. (web page in English and German) Daniel Larson: A US expert on plucked and bowed early instruments and their strings with a very comprehensive web page |