Craig T. Hancock" wrote:

>Hello everyone I just recently saw this film about a famous Viola De Gamba
>composer and player his name I beileve is Sainte Coloumbo I beileve.  I was
>wondering if anyone has ever heard of his works and if so can anyone point
>to some of his scores so I can study.

Sieur de Sainte-Colombe is the guy.  The movie was "All the Mornings
of the World." It was really as much about Marin Marais as it was about
Sainte-Colombe.  In reality, Marais was a student of Sainte-Colombe just
like the movie presented.  When questioned on Marais' viol playing
Sainte-Colombe replied,"There is someone among my students who could
surpass their teacher but he will never find someone to surpass himself."

I have some of Sainte-Colombe's music on CD.  It isn't terribly easy to
find in large quantity.  I believe Astree has a few discs of his music
which I have yet to purchase.  His music is really beautiful.  If you
haven't already, I would suggest looking into the music of Marin Marais.
I have never heard any greater works for viol then those written by Marais.
I'm sorry, but I really do not know where to get sheet music from either of
these composers but I expect someone on this list will have an answer for
you!  Great instruments those viols!!!

Wes Crone([log in to unmask])