Bach Sonatas

J.S. Bach's sonatas for harpsichord and obbligato violin

Fascinating commentary on the power of music to sway mood can be found in the works of Bach's contemporaries, including Descartes, Le Brun, Schubart and Mattheson. Our interpretation focuses on the hidden symbolism of musical figures, and the underlying storyline of each sonata. Even in chamber music such as this, we reveal how (as in the cantatas), Bach's ultimate goal appears to be religious edification.

Penelope Spencer - violin
Terence Charlston - harpsichord

Concert Programme

Sonata for violin and harpsichord in E major BWV 1016
Sonata for violin and harpsichord in b minor BWV 1014
Sonata for violin and harpsichord in A major BWV 1015
Sonata for violin and harpsichord in E major BWV 1016
Sonata for violin and harpsichord in c minor BWV 1017
Sonata for violin and harpsichord in f minor BWV 1018
Sonata for violin and harpsichord in G major BWV 1019

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