J.S. Bach: Two-Part Inventions, Sinfonias, Trio Sonata No. 3, Goldberg Aria

Johann Sebastian BACH (1685–1750)

Two-Part Inventions (excs)

Sinfonias (Three-Part Inventions) (excs)

Wer nur den Lieben Gott lässt walten’ BWV691

Aria from Goldberg Variations, BWV988

Trio Sonata No.3 in D minor, BWV 527

Trio Sonata No.6 in G major, BWV 530: II. Lento

Trio super ‘Herr Jesu Christ dich zu uns wend’, BWV 655

Fuga super ‘Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr’, BWV 716

incantati:

Emma Murphy recorders, Rachel Stott viola d’amore & Asako Morikawa viola da gamba

incantati brings together three instrumental timbres which were used in the baroque period to represent enchantment or otherworldliness, whether it be the touch of the supernatural, the moment of falling in love or the departure into the next world. The recorder’s sweet tone was associated with pastoral and amorous scenes, while the viola d’amore’s ethereal quality enhances moments of spirituality in both religious music and opera. In the Passions by JS Bach, the viola da gamba’s delicate sound accompanies the departure of Christ from life on earth. These three sonorities come together in incantati to create a uniquely charming sound, with each of the instruments clearly distinguishable, yet complementing each other.

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