Trio Sonatas Main Performer or Conductor: Heinz Holliger Soloists: Heinz Holliger, Oboe & Oboe d'amore Tabea Zimmermann, Viola Christiane Jaccottet, Harpsichord Thomas Demenga, Violoncello Instrumentation: Cello Harpsichord Oboe Viola Individual Works: Sonata no. 1 in E flat, BWV 525 Sonata no. 2 in c minor, BWV 526 Sonata no. 3 in d minor, BWV 527 Sonata no. 4 in e minor, BWV 528 Sonata no. 5 in C, BWV 529 Sonata no. 6 in G, BWV 530 Format: Compact Disc Record Label: Philips Catalog Number: 422 328-2 Year Released/Recorded: 1987 Total Playing Time: 63:07 Comments: Thomas Hubeart said: Bach's Trio Sonatas are usually played on the organ, although they were probably intended for the pedal harpsichord, an instrument as extinct today as the dodo bird. Heinz Holliger and friends bring out the color of these pieces more sucessfully than most organ performances do. Particularly noteworthy in this modern instruments account is the spirited rendition of the final sonata, BWV 530 in G. Jan Hanford said: The extraordinary talent of Heinz Holliger makes any of his recordings a must-have. This transcription for ensemble of the organ trio sonatas is perfection. Although it's more harpsichord dominant than more recent transcriptions/recordings, the mix of oboe, viola and cello is very beautiful. I searched for this recording for years and finally found it on eBay. It is an outrage that this jewel of a recording is out of print. It is difficult to feel sorry for a recording industry that takes treasures like this out of the market. At the least they could let the copyright revert to the artist: a new, radical and intelligent concept which allows artists to re-release their own work when the giant record company tires of it. If it weren't for eBay many of these wonderful recordings would be lost forever. Acknowledgements: Thank you to the following for submitting this recording and for your comments: Thomas Hubeart Guy Steven Tapper And from the collection of Jan Hanford. Date First Submitted: 12/08/1996 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.