Sonatas for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord Main Performer or Conductor: Markku Luolajan-Mikkola Accompaniment/Orchestra: Miklos Spanyi Soloists: Markku Luolajan-Mikkola. viola da gamba Miklos Spanyi, tangent piano Instrumentation: Viola da Gamba Tangent Piano Individual Works: Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord in G Minor, BWV 1030a Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord in G Major, BWV 1027 Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord in D Major, BWV 1028 Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord in G Minor, BWV 1029 Format: Compact Disc Record Label: BIS Catalog Number: BIS-CD-1061 Year Released/Recorded: 2000 Total Playing Time: 63'37 Related Web Site: http://webusers.siba.fi/~amattila/markku.html Comments: Review by Jan Hanford: An exciting new recording of the rarely recorded Viola Da Gamba sonatas. I've always felt these beautiful works do not receive the respect they deserve. This remarkable recording uses the tangent piano as accompaniment, instead of harpsichord. Unusual and delightful! The tangent piano was created in the 18th century to imitate a hammered dulcimer and indeed that sound describes it very well. It was a popular keyboad instrument in the second half of the 18th century, along with the closely related fortepiano. The two instruments work well together even better, perhaps, than with harpsichord. The inclusion of the Sonata for Flute and Cembalo BWV 1030 arranged for viola da gamba and harpsichord is a wonderful choice to fill out the disc. The performances are outstanding and I left this disc in my cd player for 2 whole days after buying it and listened to it over and over. Once again, BIS has brought us a high-quality gem that I highly recommend. Acknowledgements: From the collection of Jan Hanford. Date First Submitted: 07/04/2001 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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