Internationally respected musicians Daniel Palmizio (viola) and Nicolas van Poucke (piano) join forces in a double-album featuring Bach's complete gamba sonatas and Brahms two clarinet sonatas. Palmizio (recently described as a player of 'instrumental mastery' characterized by 'unselfconscious refinement') and Van Poucke ('a truly poetic musician') met at a festival in Zeeland, The Netherlands and have since worked together for several years. This album is the fruit of a deep friendship and shared love for music. Their approach to the music of both Bach and Brahms is equally steeped in tradition of the virtuosos of the golden era as it is forward looking and original. On a 17th century Testore (equipped with open gut strings) and a modern Steinway, Palmizio and Van Poucke, uncompromising in expressive intensity and counter-punctual clarity, shine a new bright light on sonatas by Bach and Brahms.

Tracklist:

Sonata No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1027~Adagio
Sonata No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1027~Allegro ma non tanto
Sonata No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1027~Andante
Sonata No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1027~Allegro moderato
Sonata No. 2 in D Major, BWV 1028~Adagio
Sonata No. 2 in D Major, BWV 1028~Allegro
Sonata No. 2 in D Major, BWV 1028~Andante
Sonata No. 2 in D Major, BWV 1028~Allegro
Sonata No. 3 in G minor, BWV 1029~Vivace
Sonata No. 3 in G minor, BWV 1029~Adagio
Sonata No. 3 in G minor, BWV 1029~Allegro
Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 120~Allegro appassionato
Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 120~Andante un poco adagio
Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 120~Allegretto grazioso
Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 120~Vivace
Sonata No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 120~Allegro amabile
Sonata No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 120~Allegro appassionato
Sonata No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 120~Andante con moto - Allegro

UPC: 8717774570654
Label: Zefir
Release Date: 5.21.21
Format: CD

Brahms / Palmizio / Poucke - Viola And Piano (2pk) (CD)