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5.0 out of 5 stars
A very enjoyable disc, April 28, 2011
This review is from: Per la viola da gamba (Audio CD)
I really like this disc. It is a varied programme of three works by Bach, all arranged in slightly unfamiliar ways for viola da gambe which is very appropriate to Bach who was an inveterate arranger of his own and other people's music. They are the fifth Cello Suite played on solo gamba, a Violin Sonata arranged for gamba and lute, and one of Bach's three sonatas for viola da gamba arranged for two gambas, violin, lute and harp. It's a very pleasing and varied programme of very enjoyable, high-quality music.
The musicianship is excellent. Hille Perl is a very fine gamba player, which shows strongly in the solo Suite, which has a smoother, more mellow feel than in many cello versions. It is a piece I love and I am very glad to have a different and enjoyable take on it. The ensemble pieces are excellently - the harp is played by Andrew Lawrence-King, which is always a guarantee of quality - and again very enjoyable new views of familiar pieces.
In short, it's top-class music played beautifully by top-class musicians. Very warmly recommended.
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