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Emmanuel Girard began his musical journey at the age of five. After studying at the Conservatoire National de Musique et de Danse de Paris, he graduated in cello and chamber music and in the baroque department.
To deepen his knowledge, he also studied art history at the Sorbonne University, where he wrote a thesis on Renaissance music, testifying to his commitment to musical culture and history.
Portrait
Emmanuel Girard began his musical journey at the age of five. After studying at the Conservatoire National de Musique et de Danse de Paris, he graduated in cello and chamber music and in the baroque department.
To deepen his knowledge, he also studied art history at the Sorbonne University, where he wrote a thesis on Renaissance music, testifying to his commitment to musical culture and history.
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❃ Cello
The cello, probably first appeared in Italy in the early 17th century, and it was used as a bass in the violin family, known as “da braccio”. In the early eighteenth century, the standard size was established, and adopted its name as we know it today. Its specific repertoire began with the Baroque period, around the middle of the 17th century, and continues to evolve to the present day.
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❃ Cello
The cello, probably first appeared in Italy in the early 17th century, and it was used as a bass in the violin family, known as “da braccio”. In the early eighteenth century, the standard size was established, and adopted its name as we know it today. Its specific repertoire began with the Baroque period, around the middle of the 17th century, and continues to evolve to the present day.
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❃ Cello
The cello, probably first appeared in Italy in the early 17th century, and it was used as a bass in the violin family, known as “da braccio”. In the early eighteenth century, the standard size was established, and adopted its name as we know it today. Its specific repertoire began with the Baroque period, around the middle of the 17th century, and continues to evolve to the present day.
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❃ Cello
The cello, probably first appeared in Italy in the early 17th century, and it was used as a bass in the violin family, known as “da braccio”. In the early eighteenth century, the standard size was established, and adopted its name as we know it today. Its specific repertoire began with the Baroque period, around the middle of the 17th century, and continues to evolve to the present day.
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❃ Piccolo Cello
The 5-string violoncello piccolo first appeared in Italy in the 17th century, is distinguished by an additional E string, extending its high register. Its repertoire includes works by Antonio Vivaldi (Cello Concertos), J.S.Bach, Suite Nº6 and Aria Duets from Cantatas. This instrument played a key role in the evolution of Baroque music, testifying to the creativity of the composers of the time. Schubert’s Arpeggione Sonata can also be played with the original tuning on this instrument.
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❃ Piccolo Cello
The 5-string violoncello piccolo first appeared in Italy in the 17th century, is distinguished by an additional E string, extending its high register. Its repertoire includes works by Antonio Vivaldi (Cello Concertos), J.S.Bach, Suite Nº6 and Aria Duets from Cantatas. This instrument played a key role in the evolution of Baroque music, testifying to the creativity of the composers of the time. Schubert’s Arpeggione Sonata can also be played with the original tuning on this instrument.
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❃ Piccolo Cello
The 5-string violoncello piccolo first appeared in Italy in the 17th century, is distinguished by an additional E string, extending its high register. Its repertoire includes works by Antonio Vivaldi (Cello Concertos), J.S.Bach, Suite Nº6 and Aria Duets from Cantatas. This instrument played a key role in the evolution of Baroque music, testifying to the creativity of the composers of the time. Schubert’s Arpeggione Sonata can also be played with the original tuning on this instrument.
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❃ Piccolo Cello
The 5-string violoncello piccolo first appeared in Italy in the 17th century, is distinguished by an additional E string, extending its high register. Its repertoire includes works by Antonio Vivaldi (Cello Concertos), J.S.Bach, Suite Nº6 and Aria Duets from Cantatas. This instrument played a key role in the evolution of Baroque music, testifying to the creativity of the composers of the time. Schubert’s Arpeggione Sonata can also be played with the original tuning on this instrument.
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❃ Viola Da Gamba
The viola da gamba, derived from the Spanish vihuela de arco in the early 15th century, developed in Rome and became popular in England and France, where its solo repertoire shone in Baroque music. The 6 and 7-string basses produced major works by Sainte-Colombe, Marin Marais, Forqueray and many other important composers during this period. The repertoire for tenor viol and smaller instruments such as the treble viol includes compositions by Telemann and C.P.E. Bach, illustrating the richness of this instrument.
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❃ Viola Da Gamba
The viola da gamba, derived from the Spanish vihuela de arco in the early 15th century, developed in Rome and became popular in England and France, where its solo repertoire shone in Baroque music. The 6 and 7-string basses produced major works by Sainte-Colombe, Marin Marais, Forqueray and many other important composers during this period. The repertoire for tenor viol and smaller instruments such as the treble viol includes compositions by Telemann and C.P.E. Bach, illustrating the richness of this instrument.
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❃ Viola Da Gamba
The viola da gamba, derived from the Spanish vihuela de arco in the early 15th century, developed in Rome and became popular in England and France, where its solo repertoire shone in Baroque music. The 6 and 7-string basses produced major works by Sainte-Colombe, Marin Marais, Forqueray and many other important composers during this period. The repertoire for tenor viol and smaller instruments such as the treble viol includes compositions by Telemann and C.P.E. Bach, illustrating the richness of this instrument.
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❃ Viola Da Gamba
The viola da gamba, derived from the Spanish vihuela de arco in the early 15th century, developed in Rome and became popular in England and France, where its solo repertoire shone in Baroque music. The 6 and 7-string basses produced major works by Sainte-Colombe, Marin Marais, Forqueray and many other important composers during this period. The repertoire for tenor viol and smaller instruments such as the treble viol includes compositions by Telemann and C.P.E. Bach, illustrating the richness of this instrument.
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❃ Lirone
The lirone, a 13-string instrument, can sustain three or four sounds simultaneously and accompanies singers during the Renaissance in Italy, particularly in the operas and madrigals of Claudio Monteverdi. It plays a crucial role in the formation of the basso continuo leading into the Baroque period. This instrument illustrates the musical evolution and the importance of harmony during that time.
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❃ Lirone
The lirone, a 13-string instrument, can sustain three or four sounds simultaneously and accompanies singers during the Renaissance in Italy, particularly in the operas and madrigals of Claudio Monteverdi. It plays a crucial role in the formation of the basso continuo leading into the Baroque period. This instrument illustrates the musical evolution and the importance of harmony during that time.
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❃ Lirone
The lirone, a 13-string instrument, can sustain three or four sounds simultaneously and accompanies singers during the Renaissance in Italy, particularly in the operas and madrigals of Claudio Monteverdi. It plays a crucial role in the formation of the basso continuo leading into the Baroque period. This instrument illustrates the musical evolution and the importance of harmony during that time.
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❃ Lirone
The lirone, a 13-string instrument, can sustain three or four sounds simultaneously and accompanies singers during the Renaissance in Italy, particularly in the operas and madrigals of Claudio Monteverdi. It plays a crucial role in the formation of the basso continuo leading into the Baroque period. This instrument illustrates the musical evolution and the importance of harmony during that time.
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❃ Baryton
The baryton, with its 6 main strings and 9 sympathetic strings, enriches music with unique sounds. Joseph Franz Haydn composed 125 trios for baryton, viola, and cello for Prince Nicolaus Esterházy in the second half of the 18th century. These works, performed in Austria, Paris, and London, beautifully extend the tradition of music for viola da gamba.
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❃ Baryton
The baryton, with its 6 main strings and 9 sympathetic strings, enriches music with unique sounds. Joseph Franz Haydn composed 125 trios for baryton, viola, and cello for Prince Nicolaus Esterházy in the second half of the 18th century. These works, performed in Austria, Paris, and London, beautifully extend the tradition of music for viola da gamba.
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❃ Baryton
The baryton, with its 6 main strings and 9 sympathetic strings, enriches music with unique sounds. Joseph Franz Haydn composed 125 trios for baryton, viola, and cello for Prince Nicolaus Esterházy in the second half of the 18th century. These works, performed in Austria, Paris, and London, beautifully extend the tradition of music for viola da gamba.
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❃ Baryton
The baryton, with its 6 main strings and 9 sympathetic strings, enriches music with unique sounds. Joseph Franz Haydn composed 125 trios for baryton, viola, and cello for Prince Nicolaus Esterházy in the second half of the 18th century. These works, performed in Austria, Paris, and London, beautifully extend the tradition of music for viola da gamba.
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