The 6 sonatas for violin and harpsichord obbligato rank amongst the most beautiful chamber music that Bach wrote. They are overshadowed by the solo sonatas. This despite the fact that they are masterpieces in their own right, only without the aura of a magnum opus. The slow movements display a range of moods, from desolate and lonely to radiantly festive. Meanwhile, the fast movements are a mixture of high-spirited instrumental music and contrapuntal mastery. There are canons, fugues, chorale preludes and much more: practically a compendium of options. Daniel Gaede and Raphael Alpermann guide us through this treasure trove of curiosities with virtuosity and sensitivity. Once again: 2 albums for the price of one.

Tracklist:

Violin Sonata No. 1 In B Minor, Bwv 1014: I. Adagio
Violin Sonata No. 1 In B Minor, Bwv 1014: II. Allegro
Violin Sonata No. 1 In B Minor, Bwv 1014: III. Andante
Violin Sonata No. 1 In B Minor, Bwv 1014: IV. Allegro
Violin Sonata No. 2 In A Major, Bwv 1015: I. Dolce
Violin Sonata No. 2 In A Major, Bwv 1015: II. Allegro
Violin Sonata No. 2 In A Major, Bwv 1015: III. Andante Un Poco
Violin Sonata No. 2 In A Major, Bwv 1015: IV. Presto
Violin Sonata No. 3 In E Major, Bwv 1016: I. Adagio
Violin Sonata No. 3 In E Major, Bwv 1016: II. Allegro
Violin Sonata No. 3 In E Major, Bwv 1016: III. Adagio Ma Non Tanto
Violin Sonata No. 3 In E Major, Bwv 1016: IV Allegro
Violin Sonata No. 4 In C Minor, Bwv 1017: I. Largo
Violin Sonata No. 4 In C Minor, Bwv 1017: II. Allegro
Violin Sonata No. 4 In C Minor, Bwv 1017: III. Adagio
Violin Sonata No. 4 In C Minor, Bwv 1017: IV. Allegro
Violin Sonata No. 5 In F Minor, Bwv 1018: I. Largo
Violin Sonata No. 5 In F Minor, Bwv 1018: II. Allegro
Violin Sonata No. 5 In F Minor, Bwv 1018: III. Adagio
Violin Sonata No. 5 In F Minor, Bwv 1018: IV. Vivace
Violin Sonata No. 6 In G Major, Bwv 1019: I. Allegro
Violin Sonata No. 6 In G Major, Bwv 1019: II. Largo
Violin Sonata No. 6 In G Major, Bwv 1019: III. Allegro
Violin Sonata No. 6 In G Major, Bwv 1019: IV. Adagio
Violin Sonata No. 6 In G Major, Bwv 1019: V. Allegro

UPC: 4009850025801
Label: Tacet Records
Release Date: 8.6.21
Format: CD

J Bach .S. / Gaede / Alpermann - Sonatas For Violin & Harpsicho (2pk) (2 CD)