Andoni Mercero, Sebastián Alfonso - The Violin and Harpsichord Sonatas (2022) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

CD1
01. Sonata No. 1 in B Minor for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1014: I. Adagio
02. Sonata No. 1 in B Minor for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1014: II. Allegro
03. Sonata No. 1 in B Minor for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1014: III. Andante
04. Sonata No. 1 in B Minor for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1014: IV. Allegro
05. Sonata No. 2 in A Major for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1015: I. Dolce
06. Sonata No. 2 in A Major for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1015: II. Allegro
07. Sonata No. 2 in A Major for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1015: III. Andante un poco
08. Sonata No. 2 in A Major for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1015: IV. Presto
09. Sonata No. 3 in E Major for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1016: I. Adagio
10. Sonata No. 3 in E Major for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1016: II. Allegro
11. Sonata No. 3 in E Major for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1016: III. Adagio ma non tanto
12. Sonata No. 3 in E Major for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1016: IV. Allegro

CD2
01. Sonata No. 4 in C Minor for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1017: I. Largo
02. Sonata No. 4 in C Minor for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1017: II. Allegro
03. Sonata No. 4 in C Minor for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1017: III. Adagio
04. Sonata No. 4 in C Minor for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1017: IV. Allegro
05. Sonata No. 5 in F Minor for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1018: I. [without indication]
06. Sonata No. 5 in F Minor for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1018: II. Allegro
07. Sonata No. 5 in F Minor for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1018: III. Adagio
08. Sonata No. 5 in F Minor for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1018: IV. Vivace
09. Sonata No. 6 in G Major for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1019: I. Allegro
10. Sonata No. 6 in G Major for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1019: II. Largo
11. Sonata No. 6 in G Major for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1019: III. Allegro
12. Sonata No. 6 in G Major for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1019: IV. Adagio
13. Sonata No. 6 in G Major for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1019: V. Allegro

Bach’s Six Sonata cycle for violin and harpsichord ranks among the best examples of the Baroque trio sonata repertoire. Unlike common practice, both instruments participate equally in the unfolding of the thematic-motivic material and the keyboard part is almost entirely specified by Bach. Andoni Mercero, former member of the Cuarteto Casals, proves the point that you do not have to be world famous to make a reference recording: His warm and silvery timbre shines while Alfonso Sebastián’s skillfully manages to bring superb ensemble playing, both highlighting the majesty of these works. Eudora Records’ audiophile engineering and the warm and immersive acoustics of the San Miguel Church, in Daroca (Zaragoza, Spain), allow the textures to blossom with its exquisite sound.

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