Robert Smith- Sonatas for Viola Da Gamba
The cembalo-obbligato sonata reached it's 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.
Tracklist:
- Sonata In G Minor, Bwv 1029: I. Vivace
- Sonata In G Minor, Bwv 102: II. Adagio
- Sonata In G Minor, Bwv 1029: III. Allegro
- Sonata In A Major, Cswv:F:29: I. Allegretto
- Sonata In A Major, Cswv:F:29: II. Adagio
- Sonata In A Major, Cswv:F:29: III. Allegro
- Sonata In D Major, Bwv 1028: I. Adagio
- Sonata In D Major, Bwv 1028: II. Allegro
- Sonata In D Major, Bwv 1028: III. Andante
- Sonata In D Major, Bwv 1028: IV. Allegro
- Dido's Torment
- Sonata In G Major, Bwv 1027: I. Adagio
- Sonata In G Major, Bwv 1027: II. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
- Sonata In G Major, Bwv 1027: III. Andante
- Sonata In G Major, Bwv 1027: IV. Allegro Moderato
The cembalo-obbligato sonata reached it's 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.
Tracklist:
- Sonata In G Minor, Bwv 1029: I. Vivace
- Sonata In G Minor, Bwv 102: II. Adagio
- Sonata In G Minor, Bwv 1029: III. Allegro
- Sonata In A Major, Cswv:F:29: I. Allegretto
- Sonata In A Major, Cswv:F:29: II. Adagio
- Sonata In A Major, Cswv:F:29: III. Allegro
- Sonata In D Major, Bwv 1028: I. Adagio
- Sonata In D Major, Bwv 1028: II. Allegro
- Sonata In D Major, Bwv 1028: III. Andante
- Sonata In D Major, Bwv 1028: IV. Allegro
- Dido's Torment
- Sonata In G Major, Bwv 1027: I. Adagio
- Sonata In G Major, Bwv 1027: II. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
- Sonata In G Major, Bwv 1027: III. Andante
- Sonata In G Major, Bwv 1027: IV. Allegro Moderato