Little is known about the life of Dietrich Steffkins. He worked during the apogee of solo music practice and was considered an extraordinary viola da gamba virtuoso. His compositions are collected in some funds together with the works of other musicians, and are still to be fully rediscovered. The purpose of this album is to testify to the compositional practice of an author who still offers great expressive possibilities through the research and use of the viola used in it's various forms.

Tracklist:

Suite For Viola Da Gamba In D Minor: I. Prélude
Suite For Viola Da Gamba In D Minor: II. Allemande
Suite For Viola Da Gamba In D Minor: III. Courante
Suite For Viola Da Gamba In D Minor: IV. Sarabande
Suite For Viola Da Gamba In D Minor: V. Courante
Suite For Viola Da Gamba In D Minor: VI. Courante (Variation P. Hacquart)
Divisions For Gamba Solo
Suite For Viola Da Gamba In D Major: I. Prélude
Suite For Viola Da Gamba In D Major: II. Allemande
Suite For Viola Da Gamba In D Major: III. Courante (1)
Suite For Viola Da Gamba In D Major: IV. Gig. 1 & 2
Suite For Viola Da Gamba In D Major: I. Allemande
Suite For Viola Da Gamba In D Major: II. Sarabande
Suite For Viola Da Gamba In D Major: III. Courante (2)
Sarabande For Viola Da Gamba
Hommage Pour Dietrich Steffkins

UPC: 8051773570889
Label: Urania Records
Release Date: 6.3.22
Format: CD

Steffkins / Berger - Suites & Divisions for Viola Da Gamba Solo (CD)