COMPANY: Resonus Classics
CATEGORY: CD
COMPOSER: Johann Sebastian Bach

Product: 5060262793084

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The cembalo-obbligato sonata reached its zenith in the middle decades of the eighteenth century; thought to date from the last fifteen years of J.S. Bach’s life, the composer was a pioneer of this compelling form, and for the soloistic role of the harpsichord in ensemble music. Critically acclaimed Amsterdam-based viola da gamba player Robert Smith joins with the celebrated Italian harpsichordist Francesco Corti to present a new recording of four prime examples of this genre, Bach’s three Sonatas for viola da gamba and harpsichord along with a sonata by his close contemporary Christopher Schaffrath. Completing the album is a new work by Robert Smith – based on Henry Purcell’s Dido’s Lament this innovative new work for the instrument absorbs broad influences from both the eighteenth century and the heavy-metal band Metallica.

Bach, J S: Viola da Gamba Sonata No. 1 in G major, BWV1027
Bach, J S: Viola da Gamba Sonata No. 2 in D major, BWV1028
Bach, J S: Viola da Gamba Sonata No. 3 in G minor, BWV1029
Schaffrath: Sonata in A Major, CSWV:F:29