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Antoine Forqueray

Antoine Forqueray was the 1st major virtuoso from the bass viol, a favourite instrument of Ruler Louis XIV. His making it through compositions are, similarly, the earliest essential music for the instrument, technically challenging and possessing a piquant harmonic design. Forqueray appeared prior to the ruler at age 10, playing …

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