Charles Medlam - Fleur de Lys: The Solo Suite Before Bach (French Bass Viol Suites from 1660-1700)

In the years before JS Bach embarked upon his Suites for unaccompanied cello, the form was being honed to perfection by composers of the many suites for solo bass viol written in France between 1650 and 1700. Renowned viol player, and founder director of London Baroque, Charles Medlam performs a number of works by Nicolas Hotman, Dubuisson, DeMachy and the mysterious Sieur de Sainte-Colombe, charting the evolution of the classical suite. A fascinating exploration of beautiful and rarely-heard repertoire.