The sonatas for viola da gamba and harpsichord by Johann Sebastian Bach as well as the sonatas for cello and piano by Max Reger represent lonely summit heights in their respective epochs. This justifies juxtaposing these works in an overall recording and not only encyclopedically publishing Bach or Reger lively. Recorded for this volume are the two first works of the genre by the young cellist Martin Rummel, who is now represented on Musicaphon with nine albums and who repeatedly creates "fascination with his brilliant playing" (Kronenzeitung) and "concerts of superlatives" (SÃ¼ddeutsche Zeitung). He is accompanied by Elizabeth Hopkins, who has already been rated as a "brilliant pianist" by the SÃ¼ddeutsche Zeitung.

Tracklist:

Cello Sonata No. 2 In G Minor, Op. 28: I. Agitato
Cello Sonata No. 2 In G Minor, Op. 28: II. Prestissimo Assai
Cello Sonata No. 2 In G Minor, Op. 28: III. Intermezzo
Cello Sonata No. 2 In G Minor, Op. 28: IV. Allegretto Grazioso
Viola Da Gamba Sonata No. 1 In G Major, Bwv 1027 (Performed With Cello & Piano): I. Adagio
Viola Da Gamba Sonata No. 1 In G Major, Bwv 1027 (Performed With Cello & Piano): II. Allegro Ma Non Tanto
Viola Da Gamba Sonata No. 1 In G Major, Bwv 1027 (Performed With Cello & Piano): III. Andante
Viola Da Gamba Sonata No. 1 In G Major, Bwv 1027 (Performed With Cello & Piano): IV. Allegro Moderato
Viola Da Gamba Sonata No. 2 In D Major, Bwv 1028 (Performed With Cello & Piano): I. Adagio
Viola Da Gamba Sonata No. 2 In D Major, Bwv 1028 (Performed With Cello & Piano): II. Allegro
Viola Da Gamba Sonata No. 2 In D Major, Bwv 1028 (Performed With Cello & Piano): III. Andante
Viola Da Gamba Sonata No. 2 In D Major, Bwv 1028 (Performed With Cello & Piano): IV. Allegro
Cello Sonata No. 1 In F Minor, Op. 5: I. Allegro Maestoso Ma Appassionato
Cello Sonata No. 1 In F Minor, Op. 5: II. Adagio Con Gran Affetto
Cello Sonata No. 1 In F Minor, Op. 5: III. Finale

UPC: 4012476568942
Label: Musicaphon
Release Date: 10.28.08
Format: CD

J Bach S / Reger / Rummel / Hopkins - Sonatas for Cello & Piano 1 (CD)