Bach in Bologna

 
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J.S. BACH / DOMENICO GABRIELLI
Bach in Bologna
Mauro Valli

[ Arcana / 3 CD ]

Release Date: Friday 22 February 2019

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Bach and Gabrielli: the focus of this recording is an unusual musical match involving the famous 6 Suites for violoncello solo by Johann Sebastian Bach and the little-known 7 Ricercari for violoncello solo (1689) by Domenico Gabrielli of Bologna, the first example of a work for unaccompanied cello in history, and thus the only precedent and possible model for the Bach masterpiece. In what ways are the two series of compositions linked? Cellist Mauro Valli is convinced that there is a connection between the two for a number of reasons, including the preponderant correspondence of the keys. Bach assiduously performed and transcribed works by Italian composers, not only those of his contemporaries but also of earlier musicians, so it is highly likely that he was familiar with Gabrielli's works, in particular with the Ricercari.
Mauro Valli provides an intriguingly new interpretation of Bach's six masterpieces by heralding each one with the corresponding Ricercare. The outcome is strikingly fresh and original, with a wealth of courageously personal diminutions and embellishments that derive from Valli's deep knowledge of the Italian baroque repertoire. Bach was fascinated by composers such as Frescobaldi, Albinoni and Vivaldi, and it certainly makes good sense to perform his Suites in the Italian style.

Tracks:

CD1
Ricercar 1° - Domenico Gabrielli
Ricercar 6° - Domenico Gabrielli
Suite I, BWV 1007: Prélude - Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite I, BWV 1007: Allemande - Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite I, BWV 1007: Courante - Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite I, BWV 1007: Sarabande - Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite I, BWV 1007: Menuet I - II - Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite I, BWV 1007: Gigue - Johann Sebastian Bach
Ricercar 3° - Domenico Gabrielli
Suite VI, BWV 1012: Prélude - Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite VI, BWV 1012: Allemande - Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite VI, BWV 1012: Courante - Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite VI, BWV 1012: Sarabande - Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite VI, BWV 1012: Gavotte I - II - Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite VI, BWV 1012: Gigue - Johann Sebastian Bach
Canon a due violoncelli - Domenico Gabrielli

CD2
Ricercar 7° - Domenico Gabrielli
Suite II, BWV 1008: Prélude - Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite II, BWV 1008: Allemande - Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite II, BWV 1008: Courante - Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite II, BWV 1008: Sarabande - Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite II, BWV 1008: Menuet I - II - Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite II, BWV 1008: Gigue - Johann Sebastian Bach
Ricercar 4° - Domenico Gabrielli
Suite IV, BWV 1010: Prélude - Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite IV, BWV 1010: Allemande - Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite IV, BWV 1010: Courante - Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite IV, BWV 1010: Sarabande - Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite IV, BWV 1010: Bourrée I - II - Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite IV, BWV 1010: Gigue - Johann Sebastian Bach

CD3
Ricercar 5° - Domenico Gabrielli
Suite III, BWV 1009: Prélude - Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite III, BWV 1009: Allemande - Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite III, BWV 1009: Courante - Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite III, BWV 1009: Sarabande - Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite III, BWV 1009: Gavotte I - II - Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite III, BWV 1009: Gigue - Johann Sebastian Bach
Ricercar 2° - Domenico Gabrielli
Suite V, BWV 1011: Prélude - Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite V, BWV 1011: Allemande - Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite V, BWV 1011: Courante - Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite V, BWV 1011: Sarabande - Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite V, BWV 1011: Gavotte I - II - Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite V, BWV 1011: Gigue - Johann Sebastian Bach

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