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The ferment of the Enlightenment, the early signs of the Revolution and the intellectual debate on colonialism fuel this French odyssey.During the Age of Exploration, France experienced an unprecedented cultural fervor. Trade routes and distant cultures enriched it's identity. Exotic sounds and rhythms shaped both noble salons and concert halls. In this quest for new sonorities, by the mid-18th century, the cello finally gained prominence in France, replacing the viola da gamba, which had dominated European music for centuries.The emphasis on deep sonorities is the culmination of this recording, featuring compositions by Louis-Francois-Joseph Patouart and Martin Bertin. The latter's story is particularly significant, embodying the spirit of the recording he founded the French cello school, despite having started his career with the viola da gamba Album Tracks 1. Sonata a tre in D Minor, No. 2, Book III~I. Adagio 2. Sonata a tre in D Minor, No. 2, Book III~II. Allegro 3. Sonata a tre in D Minor, No. 2, Book III~III. Aria-Largo 4. Sonata a tre in D Minor, No. 2, Book III~IV. Giga 5. Indes Galantes~Ritournelle pour InchLe Turc généreuxInch 6. Indes Galantes~Tambourins I-II 7. Sonata a tre No. 6, Op. 1~I. Allegretto 8. Sonata a tre No. 6, Op. 1~II. Siciliana 9. Sonata a tre No. 6, Op. 1~III. Gratioso 10. Prélude à l'imitation de Mr L. Couperin 11. Indes Galantes~Air pour InchLes SauvagesInch 12. Prélude à l'imitation de MM. Rameau et Naderman 13. Sonate en trio pour deux violoncelles et une contrebasse No. 6, Op. 2~I. Adagio 14. Sonate en trio pour deux violoncelles et une contrebasse No. 6, Op. 2~II. Gavotte 1&2 15. Sonate en trio pour deux violoncelles et une contrebasse No. 6, Op. 2~III. Minuetto 1&2 16. Indes Galantes~Air des Incas 17. Sonate en trio No. 5, Op. 37~I. Vivace 18. Sonate en trio No. 5, Op. 37~II. Largo
