Although Hotman performed and worked in France he was probably of German origin. He was praised in France and was in service to the court until 1661. Rousseau and Mersenne agreed that Hotman and Maugars were incomparable in the art of playing the viol. A line of bass viol players, renowned in France for over a century, eminated from Maugars through Hotman to Sainte-Colombe, Marais, Forqueray and d'Hervelois. Hotman's "Suite de Monsieur Otteman" included an allemande, courante, saraband and a gigue. The music is combined much like the lute music of the day. ~ Keith Johnson, All Music Guide