J.S. Bach: Sonatas for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord twelve tone an ambitious undertaking that shows

an ambitious undertaking that shows nine-part Viennese Harmoniemusik in its most advanced stage of development

Alex Heffes (Theme from ‘Touching The Void’)

5 sonatas composed as a young man

Included in the programme are the new cycle Five Hymns for Vespers (written especially for the Sidney Choir and a compelling setting of the familiar words of the Pater noster

J.S. Bach: Sonatas for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord twelve tone an ambitious undertaking that showsRobert Smith (viola da gamba) Francesco Corti (harpsichord) The cembalo obbligato sonata reached its zenith in the middle decades of the eighteenth century; thought to date from the last fifteen years of J. S. Bachs life, the composer was a pioneer of this compelling form, and for the soloistic role of the harpsichord in ensemble music. Critically acclaimed Amsterdam based viola da gamba player Robert Smith joins with the celebrated Italian