Sonatas for Viola Da Gamba and Harpsichord Main Performer or Conductor: John Dornenburg Soloists: John Dornenburg - viola da gamba Malcolm Proud - harpsichord Instrumentation: Harpsichord Viola da Gamba Individual Works: Sonata in G major, BWV 1027 Sonata in D major, BWV 1028 Prelude and Fugue in A minor, BWV 894 Sonata in G minor, BWV 1029 Format: Compact Disc Record Label: Meridian Catalog Number: CDE 84219 Year Released/Recorded: 1991 Total Playing Time: not given Comments: Susan Proud said: Review of performance in Gualala California by Bill Darling ICO 10/14/94: " In J.s. Bach's viola da gamba sonata, the harpsichord was a full partner with the (viola) da gamba. Proud and Dornenburg demonstrated artistry and ensemble playing of rare perfection. Jan Hanford said: I was shocked by this bad performance. Dornenburg's tone is thin and ugly and his articulation is sloppy. The harpsichord is lovely and I felt his talent was sadly wasted accompanying Dornenburg's inept performance. One wonders how this even managed to make its way onto cd. Zoe James said: This recording of the Bach Gamba Sonatas is great! Dornenburg?s mastery of the viol is evident through his playing - delicate, refined, dynamic, and with beautifully articulated phrases. The gamba and harpsichord ensemble playing seems flawless. This is an inspiring cd and everyone should add it to their collection! Louise Anderson said: John Dornenburg's Bach Sonatas are probably the best version I have ever heard. He has a beautiful rich tone, exquisite musicality, and a tremendous sense of ensemble with the harpsichordist Malcolm Proud. Check out his Marais and solo CDs - all fantastic. Acknowledgements: Thank you to the following for submitting this recording and for your comments: susan proud Zoe James Louise Anderson And from the collection of Jan Hanford. Date First Submitted: 11/18/2000 Purchasing: Suggested Purchasing Sources Note: Inclusion in this database does not guarantee the availability of any recording. Some recordings may be out-of-print or no longer available.

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