Sonates pour viole de gambe et basse continue

Description

In the 18th century, the sonata model established by the work of Arcangelo Corelli conquered all of musical Europe. Throughout the century, transcriptions of Corelli's work appeared for every instrument, and the viola da gamba was no exception. The most interesting collection is that preserved at the Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris (MS Vm7 6308); it features the 12 sonatas from Corelli's Opus V transcribed for viola da gamba. Although they are kept in Paris, certain stylistic elements suggest that this transcription originates from the German region, with particular reference to composers such as Johannes Schenck, Konrad Höffler, or Gottfried Finger, who were deeply influenced by Corelli's style in their works. It is to this repertoire that Teodoro Bau, winner of the Ma Festival competition in Bruges 2021, dedicates this recording.