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.

Link to video version, transcript and bonus episodes: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/e5-s1-alexis-chartrand-fiddler

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Here are links for Alexis Chartrand: 

 https://www.facebook.com/agchartrand/

https://alexischartrandcolinsavoielevac.bandcamp.com/releases

https://memoireracines.org/artistes/babineau_chartrand

https://www.bicmusique.com/

https://www.mareemusique.com/

https://centredesmusiciensdumonde.com

Timestamps:

(00:00) intro

( 00:29) Jig by Joseph Allard

(02:19) discussion of amplification in traditional music

(04:46) influence of dance, Alexis’ parents who are dance researchers Annie-Marie Gardette and Pierre Chartrand

(08:02) discussion of foot percussion and groove

(12:57) baroque violin

( 17:16) collaborations with Nicolas Bibneau, more about baroque violin and different tunings

(22:51 )Reel du Granpère on baroque violin

(25:52) discussion of ornamentation

(31:03) Alexis’ perspectives on his repertoire of tunes

(33:49) Alexis’ classical training and education: Diane Plante, Joseph-François-Perrault school, Michel Tétrault composition teacher

( 37:18 )ballades: complainte intro

( 39:47) Complainte (song without words)