Keith Jarrett & Kim Kashkashian - J.S.Bach: 3 Sonaten für Viola da Gamba und Cembalo (1994)

The viola da gamba is an obsolete instrument now, but in Bach's day there were two large families of stringed instruments: the older gambas and the newer violins. Although quite similar in construction and performance technique, the soft, husky sound of the gambas was gradually replaced by the steely brilliance of the violins. Indeed, only one member of the family–the double bass–remains in modern use. Today most artists play the music on either a viola or a cello, since the music can be adapted easily to either. Kashkashian plays the viola, and as she is one of the greatest performers on that instrument around, and given Jarrett's clean and limber accompaniments, she acquits herself with honor and grace in this lovely music.


Tracks:

01. Sonate G-Dur BWV 1027 - Adagio
02. Sonate G-Dur BWV 1027 - Allegro Ma Non Troppo
03. Sonate G-Dur BWV 1027 - Andante
04. Sonate G-Dur BWV 1027 - Allegro Moderato
05. Sonate D-Dur BWV 1028 - Adagio
06. Sonate D-Dur BWV 1028 - Allegro
07. Sonate D-Dur BWV 1028 - Andante
08. Sonate D-Dur BWV 1028 - Allegro
09. Sonate G-Moll BWV 1029 - Vivace
10. Sonate G-Moll BWV 1029 - Adagio
11. Sonate G-Moll BWV 1029 - Allegro

Personnel:

Kim Kashkashian viola
Keith Jarrett cembalo