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Bach: Trio Sonatas / London Baroque

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Details

Composer
BACH, J.S.
Artist
London Baroque
Format
CD
Label
BIS
Released
Jul 01, 2002
Catalog #
BIS-CD-1345
UPC
7318590013458

About


Those who enjoyed the London Baroque's 1985 Harmonia Mundi recording of Bach's trio sonatas needn't worry about duplication on this new BIS offering. This time violinist Richard Gwilt has transcribed six of Bach's sonatas BWV 525-530 that survive in manuscript form for organ (which scholarship has since revealed were transcriptions themselves). Also unlike the London Baroque's previous recording, Gwilt has scored no wind parts in favor of a more straightforward "classic combination" of two violins and continuo. What has not changed is the evident passion and plain joy the group still continues to bring to Bach.

A comparison of Gwilt's transcription of Sonata BWV 525 with the equally lovely though very different recent BMC offering by the Gyöngyössy-Hadady-Lakatos-Dobozy ensemble (see review Q5061) not only testifies to the versatility and durability of Bach's music, it also explains why because of those possibilities so many musicians return to it. First, the London Baroque account is performed on period violins while the G-H-L-D ensemble utilizes a modern flute and oboe. The tempos also vary, with the London Baroque favoring slightly swifter tempos throughout, particularly in the opening and closing movements. Both of these widely differing interpretations are equally captivating and offer much to enjoy; choice will depend strictly on whether you prefer the more crisp-sounding, sprightlier performance on BIS or the gentler, more pensive wind account on BMC. My advice is to not miss out on either; and while you're at it, add the sumptuously diabolical Rare Fruits Council recording on Astrée/Naïve for a trilogy of Bach trio sonata heaven!

BIS's sound is up to its usual audiophile standards. Gwilt's engaging notes are on par with his equally stylish fiddle playing and the shining performances of veteran colleagues violinist Ingrid Seifert, cellist Charles Medlam, and relative newcomer, harpsichordist Terence Charlston. A winner!
--John Greene, ClassicsToday.com

Tracklist 18 tracks

  1. 1 I. " - " 02:28
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. " - "
    Duration
    02:28
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  2. 2 II. Adagio 07:25
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Adagio
    Duration
    07:25
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  3. 3 III. Allegro 03:24
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Allegro
    Duration
    03:24
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  4. 4 I. Vivace 03:30
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Vivace
    Duration
    03:30
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  5. 5 II. Largo 03:05
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Largo
    Duration
    03:05
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  6. 6 III. Allegro 03:31
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Allegro
    Duration
    03:31
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  7. 7 I. Andante 04:31
    Track
    7
    Title
    I. Andante
    Duration
    04:31
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  8. 8 II. Adagio e dolce 05:14
    Track
    8
    Title
    II. Adagio e dolce
    Duration
    05:14
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  9. 9 III. Vivace 03:18
    Track
    9
    Title
    III. Vivace
    Duration
    03:18
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  10. 10 I. Adagio - Vivace 02:31
    Track
    10
    Title
    I. Adagio - Vivace
    Duration
    02:31
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  11. 11 II. Andante 05:19
    Track
    11
    Title
    II. Andante
    Duration
    05:19
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  12. 12 III. Un poc' Allegro 02:14
    Track
    12
    Title
    III. Un poc' Allegro
    Duration
    02:14
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  13. 13 I. Allegro 04:34
    Track
    13
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    04:34
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  14. 14 II. Largo 04:52
    Track
    14
    Title
    II. Largo
    Duration
    04:52
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  15. 15 III. Allegro 03:18
    Track
    15
    Title
    III. Allegro
    Duration
    03:18
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  16. 16 I. Vivace 03:37
    Track
    16
    Title
    I. Vivace
    Duration
    03:37
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  17. 17 II. Lento 06:43
    Track
    17
    Title
    II. Lento
    Duration
    06:43
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  18. 18 III. Allegro 03:10
    Track
    18
    Title
    III. Allegro
    Duration
    03:10
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach