We get to hear some beautifully realized traditional tunes from Québec from traditional fiddler Alexis Chartrand. He talks very thoughtfully and about his background as a son of dancers, his explorations of tone colour with baroque violin, his upcoming performances at a number of festivals this summer, and some of his musical influences and inspiration. Links to video and bonus (soon with transcript): https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/e5-s1-alexis-chartrand-fiddler
Timestamps:
(Timestamp) 00:00 intro
(Timestamp) 00:29 Jig by Joseph Allard
(Timestamp) 02:19 discussion of amplification in traditional music
(Timestamp) 04:46 influence of dance, Alexis’ parents who are dance researchers Annie-Marie Gardette and Pierre Chartrand
(Timestamp) 08:02 discussion of foot percussion and groove
(Timestamp) 12:57 baroque violin
(Timestamp) 17:16 collaborations with Nicolas Bibneau, more about baroque violin and different tunings
(Timestamp) 22:51 Reel du Granpère on baroque violin
(Timestamp) 25:52 discussion of ornamentation
(Timestamp) 31:03 Alexis’ perspectives on his repertoire of tunes
(Tmestamp) 33:49 Alexis’ classical training and education: Diane Plante, Joseph-François-Perrault school, Michel Tétrault composition teacher
(Timestamp) 37:18 ballades: complainte intro
(Timestamp( 39:47 Complainte (song without words)
Here are links for Alexis Chartrand:
https://www.facebook.com/agchartrand/ https://memoireracines.org/artistes/babineau_chartrand_2021/ https://www.bicmusique.com/fr/concerts-2021/ https://www.mareemusique.com/ https://alexischartrandcolinsavoielevac.bandcamp.com/releases https://alexischartrandnicolasbabineau.bandcamp.com/ https://centredesmusiciensdumonde.com/en/accompanied-residencies/2019-residencies/alexis-chartrand-levy-bourbonnais/
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