Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach, Christopher Schaffrath, Robert Smith
Performer: Robert Smith, Francesco Corti
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Resonus
Release: 2021
Size: 716 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: cover
01. Bach: Sonata in G Minor, BWV 1029: I. Vivace
02. Bach: Sonata in G Minor, BWV 102: II. Adagio
03. Bach: Sonata in G Minor, BWV 1029: III. Allegro
Christopher Schaffrath: Sonata in A Major, CSWV
04. F:29: I. Allegretto
05. F:29: II. Adagio
06. F:29: III. Allegro
Bach: Viola da Gamba Sonata No. 2 in D major, BWV1028
07. I. Adagio
08. II. Allegro
09. III. Andante
10. IV. Allegro
11. Robert Smith: Dido’s Torment
Bach: Viola da Gamba Sonata No. 1 in G major, BWV1027
12. I. Adagio
13. II. Allegro ma non troppo
14. III. Andante
15. IV. Allegro moderato
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.