Denis Gaultier

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Denis Gaultier (Gautier, Gaulthier; also known as Gaultier le jeune and Gaultier de Paris) (1597 or 1602/3 – 1672) was a French lutenist and composer. He was a cousin of Ennemond Gaultier. Gaultier was born in Paris, but there are conflicting accounts of the date. Very little is known about his career. He may have studied under Charles Racquet, since he commemorated the lutenist's death with a tombeau. Until at least 1631 Denis's career was closely linked to that of his older cousin, Ennemond; so much so that contemporary writers referred to both composers by surname only, making no attempt to distinguish between them. Both lutenists had connections with Blancrocher and Henri de l'Enclos, and both secured a high reputation comparable to that of François Dufaut, Jacques Gallot, or Charles Mouton. In 1635 Denis married Françoise Daucourt. Their son Philippe Emmanuel later became advisor to the king, but there is no evidence that Gaultier himself ever held a court position, even though his cousin did. Denis most probably gained fame and income through salon playing. Denis and Ennemond are confused in many contemporary manuscripts and prints, leading to numerous attribution problems. A number of pieces are signed simply with the surname, some are attributed to Denis in one collection and to Ennemond in another, and still others are now known to have been be misattributed. Gaultier's output, as is to be expected from a 17th-century French lutenist, consists mainly of dance suite

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The Baroque Lute in Vienna

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Style Brisé - Gaultier & The French Lute School

Denis Gautier: La réthorique des dieux

Gaultier: Apollon Orateur

La Rhétorique Des Dieux

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Denis Gaultier: La rhétorique des dieux

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Lute Music

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Baroque Lute Music

Apollon Orateur

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Suite in A Minor: Gigue 'Eco'

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Airs de cour

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Suite in A Major: Courante 'La Coquette virtuosa'

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