Description
The Sonatas of Bach (ACD2 2898) bring together Margaret Little and Christophe Gauthier in three masterpieces of Baroque chamber music: Johann Sebastian Bach’s sonatas for viola da gamba and obbligato harpsichord. True contrapuntal jewels, these works offer a dialogue of remarkable eloquence between two instruments engaging on equal footing, revealing both the expressive depth and architectural refinement of Bach’s chamber writing.
The Sonata in G major, BWV 1027, showcases the grace and clarity of Bach’s intimate style, while the Sonata in D major, BWV 1028, unfolds with galant elegance and dance-like charm. More dramatic in character, the Sonata in G minor, BWV 1029, impresses with its concertante energy and a noble, suspended Adagio. Two pieces by Antoine Forqueray — La Couperin and La Buisson — complete the program with their virtuosity and distinctly French refinement.
Margaret Little and Christophe Gauthier offer a performance that is at once precise, flexible, and deeply expressive. Their musical rapport highlights the nuanced palette of the viola da gamba and the brilliance of the harpsichord, illuminating the emotional power of Bach and the radiant artistry of Forqueray in a recording that is both vibrant and elegant.
