Bach,J.S. / Hobarth / Hakkinen Sonatas For Violin & Harpsichord Super-Audio CD

J.S. Bach's six sonata cycle for violin and harpsichord were considered in his lifetime to be watershed compositions and among his best works, and the eminent violinist Erich H?barth and young Finnish harpsichordist Aapo H?kkinen present a captivating collection filled with superb ensemble playing that highlights not just the exquisite majesty of these works but the considerable gifts that each musician brings with great distinction. Featuring the uncommon 16 foot harpsichord played by H?kkinen, which possesses an additional lower register and is reportedly the same kind of harpsichord Bach composed the sonatas on which provides an expanded sonic palette and listening experience.

1. I. Adagio 2. II. Allegro 3. III. Andante 4. IV. Allegro 5. I 6. II. Allegro Assai 7. III. Andante Un Poco 8. IV. Presto 9. I. Adagio 10. II. Allegro 11. III. Andante Un Poco 12. IV. Presto 13. I. Adagio 14. II. Vivace 15. III. Largo 16. IV. Presto 17. I 18. II. Allegro E Presto 19. III. Adagio 20. IV. Presto 21. I. Siciliano 22. II. Allegro 23. III. Adagio 24. IV. Allegro 25. I 26. II. Allegro 27. III. Adagio 28. IV. Vivace 29. I. Allegro 30. II. Largo 31. III. Allegro 32. IV. Adagio 33. V. Allegro 34. I. Adagio Ma Non Tanto 35. II. Allemanda 36. III. Gigue