Dive into the fascinating world of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Sonatas for violin and obbligato harpsichord, a collection in which the keyboard emancipates itself from the simple role of accompaniment to enter into a dialogue with the violin in concertante and contrapuntal writing. Composed between 1718 and 1722, these sonatas bear witness to the virtuosity and inventiveness of the Leipzig master, following in the tradition of the sonata da chiesa while at the same time renewing the genre. In these works, Bach pushed back the boundaries of the Baroque trio and marked a decisive evolution in eighteenth-century chamber music. This performance is given by the Le Stagioni ensemble, conducted by harpsichordist and pianofortist Paolo Zanzu, with violinist Liv Heym and gambist Christophe Coin. Brought together by a shared passion for music on period instruments, these internationally renowned artists infuse these sonatas with vibrant expressivity and unrivalled depth. Le Stagioni is renowned for its fresh approach to the Baroque and Classical repertoire, combining historical rigour with modern sensibility. A luminous interpretation that reveals all the richness and subtlety of Bach’s genius.
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