Tous les matins du monde / Jordi Savall (1991 film) [Import, Soundtrack]

Sainte Colombe (Artist), Marin Marais (Artist), Jordi Savall (Artist), François Couperin (Artist), Les Concert des Nations (Artist), Fabio Biondi (Artist), Rolf Lislevand (Artist), Montserrat Figueras (Artist), Maria-Cristina Kiehr (Artist), Jérôme Hantaï (Artist), Pierre Hantaï (Artist), Christophe Coin (Artist), Jean-Baptiste Lully (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 5, 1993)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import, Soundtrack
• Label: Valois
• ASIN: B000005WDQ
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #227,987 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Marche pour la cérémonie des Turcs

2. Excerpts

3. Prélude pour Mr. Vauquelin, improvisation for bass viol (after de Saint

4. Gavotte du Tendre

5. Une jeune fillette

6. Les Pleurs, for solo basse de viole

7. Concert in D major for 2 equal bass viols No. 41 ("Le retour")

8. La Reveuse, for viola da gamba & continuo in F minor (Pièces de viole, Boo

9. Leçon de Ténèbres 3, for 2 treble voices & continuo

10. L' Arabesque, for viola da gamba & continuo in F major (Pièces de viole, B

11. Fantaise for viol in E minor (after de Sainte Colombe le fils)

12. Les Pleurs, for 2 basse de viole

13. La Badinage, for viola de gamba & continuo in F sharp minor (Pièces de vio

14. Tombeau pour M. de Sainte-Colombe, for viola da gamba & continuo in E m

15. Muzettes I-II (as used in the film "Tous Les Matins du Monde")

16. La Sonnerie de Sainte Geneviève du Mont à Paris, for violin, viola da gamb

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From garden hut to royal palace, January 23, 2001

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Stephen A. Haines (Ottawa, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tous les matins du monde / Jordi Savall (1991 film) (Audio CD)

Once there was a website titled: "Jordi Savall is God!". The site has disappeared, but it's hard not to have sympathy with that viewpoint. Introduced to Savall through this CD, it made me an immediate fan. A strained budget fails to cease the slow but steady accumulation of his music. Still, it is this CD which is brought off the shelf most often, to be enjoyed without reservation.

There has been more than a little grizzling among viola da gamba buffs over Jordi's role in arranging the music for this film. Most of it seems to be pure envy at Savall's scholarship and performing abilities. If nothing else, owning this CD will lead you to a world of beautiful music. That world might even prompt you to listen to others performing the same pieces, each presenting it in their own way.

For those who know the story, the film and the music pivot around the life of Monsieur de Sainte Colombe. A figure of historical mystery, still unidentified, what is known of his life comes from a journal kept by Marais. Grieving for his lost wife, he retired to a hut at the bottom of his garden. Rumour had it he was visited by his wife's ghost, who critiqued his compositions. Sainte Colombe added a new string to the viola, drastically changing the character of the instrument, extending its range and depth. Sainte Colombe was a master composer for the instrument. And Jordi Savall unmatched in his performance of the music.

Savall, of course, has virtually resurrected Monsieur Sainte Colombe's music from the obscurity of the specialist's interest. Now, his melodious renditions are to be found in any classical store shelf. Savall's interpretations, however, remain the pinnacle all other performers aspire to match. This CD has set a standard for 17th Century music renditions. If you are the least interested in the period, the music and/or the range of qualities Sainte Colombe introduced when he added that seventh string to the instrument, this CD is a mandatory beginning. Just be aware that while Jordi Savall may not be [g]od, his music is divine. It will take you to a blissful paradise of sound that you can enjoy again and again. You will never regret buying this disk.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Discover a new world of deeply moving music, February 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Tous les matins du monde / Jordi Savall (1991 film) (Audio CD)

David Vernier's review contains a serious error. This CD is viola di gamba music, not bass viol music. The viola di gamba is a cello sized instrument and consequently is pitched much higher than a bass viol.

This CD proves that it's too bad that the viol family was pretty much killed off by the violin family (except for the aforementioned bass viol). I have bought this CD for several friends and family members. The all are astonished at the music and play the CD over and over.

And by all means, if you can find the tape, see the movie. Such a movie never could have been made in the US. Like the music, the movie is slow, sad, and very beautiful.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great selections ....Thanks Mr.Savall, December 2, 1999

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"conquistador69" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tous les matins du monde / Jordi Savall (1991 film) (Audio CD)

Mr. Savall is one of my favorites early music conductor/performer He is well at home with any piece of music from hte medieval to the classical period.Mr. Savall follows strictly the practices and performances procedures of early music.my favorite tracks in this recording are the openning march and the improvisation on "La folia de Espagne".This is a great gift for anyone who loves early music this holyday season... Gracias Sr.Savall !