Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Performer: Daniel Gaede, Raphael Alpermann
Number of Discs: 2
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Tacet
Catalogue: TACET258
Release: 2021
Size: 1.68 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
CD 01
Sonata for Violin & Harpsichord No. 1 in B minor, BWV1014
01. I. Adagio
02. II. Allegro
03. III. Andante
04. IV. Allegro
Sonata for Violin & Harpsichord No. 2 in A major, BWV1015
05. I. Dolce
06. II. Allegro
07. III. Andante un poco
08. IV. Presto
Sonata for Violin & Harpsichord No. 3 in E major, BWV1016
09. I. Adagio
10. II. Allegro
11. III. Adagio ma non tanto
12. IV. Allegro
CD 02
Sonata for Violin & Harpsichord No. 4 in C minor, BWV1017
01. I. Largo
02. II. Allegro
03. III. Adagio
04. IV. Allegro
Sonata for Violin & Harpsichord No. 5 in F minor, BWV1018
05. I. Largo
06. II. Allegro
07. III. Adagio
08. IV. Vivace
Sonata for Violin & Harpsichord No. 6 in G major, BWV1019
09. I. Allegro
10 .II. Largo
11. III. Allegro
12. IV. Adagio
13. V. Allegro
The six sonatas for violin and harpsichord obbligato rank amongst the most beautiful chamber music composed by Bach however, they are overshadowed by the solo sonatas. They are performed beautifully here by Daniel Gaede and Raphael Alpermann.
The slow movements display a range of moods, from desolate and lonely to radiantly festive. Meanwhile, the fast movements are a mixture of high-spirited instrumental music and contrapuntal mastery. There are canons, fugues, chorale preludes and much more: practically a compendium of options. Daniel Gaede and Raphael Alpermann guide us through this treasure trove of curiosities with virtuosity and sensitivity. Once again: 2 CDs for the price of one.