Paolo Pandolfo - Marin Marais: Grand Ballet

This 2002 recording reflects both Marin Marais� and Paolo Pandolfo�s predilection for dance music.Through a selection of pieces taken from Marais� Deuxieme and Troisieme Livre de Pieces de Viole, Pandolfo clearly distinguishes himself from his peers thanks to his light and �balletic� gestures and his profound knowledge of the sound world of the viola da gamba. An all-star continuo setup including Guido Balestracci, Thomas Boysen and Mitzi Meyerson provides a varied and colourful frame for Pandolfo�s intoxicating performances.