(CD) SONATAS FOR VIOLA DA GAMBA AND BASSO CONTINUO

Παρουσίαση

At first glance the combination of C.P.E. Bach and the viola da gamba may seem somewhat anachronistic. But the famous son of J.S. did write specifically for this instrument rather than for the by then -mid-eighteenth century- more common violoncello.
These works, therefore are among the last in the gamba repertoire and represent its outer limits. The 'language' being a transition from the Baroque to the Classical style, the so-called Empfindsamkeit (sensitivity). The primary purpose of music thus being to "communicate, transmit and provoke moods and emotions".
The combination of an 'ancient' instrument and innovative music does result in a some sort of clash. This music unusually has both virtuosity and expressiveness. Thanks to these sonatas, it is possible to explore all those elements which would provide the material for the development of the Classical Style.
Gamba player Paolo Pandolfo is one of the most prominent musicians on this instrument. He studied with Jordi Savall's and a member of his Hesperion XXI. His imaginative performances of these sonatas are most enjoyable to listen to.

Περιεχόμενα

Solo, for Viola da Gamba and Bass, Wq. 137, in D Major
Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Bass, Wq. 136, in C Major
Trio for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord Obbligato, Wq. 88, in G Minor