Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Performer: Andoni Mercero, Alfonso Sebastián
Number of Discs: 2
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Eudora Records
Release: 2022
Size: 3.49 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
CD 01
Sonata No. 1 in B Minor for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1014
01. I. Adagio
02. II. Allegro
03. III. Andante
04. IV. Allegro
Sonata No. 2 in A Major for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1015
05. I. Dolce
06. II. Allegro
07. III. Andante un poco
08. IV. Presto
Sonata No. 3 in E Major for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1016
09. I. Adagio
10. II. Allegro
11. III. Adagio ma non tanto
12. IV. Allegro
CD 02
Sonata No. 4 in C Minor for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1017
01. I. Largo
02. II. Allegro
03. III. Adagio
04. IV. Allegro
Sonata No. 5 in F Minor for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1018
05. I. [without indication]
06. II. Allegro
07. III. Adagio
08. IV. Vivace
Sonata No. 6 in G Major for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1019
09. I. Allegro
10. II. Largo
11. III. Allegro
12. IV. Adagio
13. V. Allegro
Bach’s Six Sonata cycle for violin and harpsichord ranks among the best examples of the Baroque trio sonata repertoire. Unlike common practice, both instruments participate equally in the unfolding of the thematic-motivic material and the keyboard part is almost entirely specified by Bach. Andoni Mercero, former member of the Cuarteto Casals, proves the point that you do not have to be world famous to make a reference recording: His warm and silvery timbre shines while Alfonso Sebastián’s skillfully manages to bring superb ensemble playing, both highlighting the majesty of these works. Eudora Records’ audiophile engineering and the warm and immersive acoustics of the San Miguel Church, in Daroca (Zaragoza, Spain), allow the textures to blossom with its exquisite sound.