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

UPC: 5060262793084
Label: Resonus Classics
Release Date: 6.4.21
Format: CD

Robert Smith - Sonatas for Viola Da Gamba (CD)