Bach Reimagines Bach: Lute Works
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Label: Linn
Cat No: CKD445
Format: CD
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Instrumental
Release Date: 24th March 2017
Contents
Works
Lute Suite in E major, BWV1006aLute Suite in G minor, BWV995
Sonata for solo violin no.1 in G minor, BWV1001 (arr. lute)
Artists
William Carter (lute)Works
Lute Suite in E major, BWV1006aLute Suite in G minor, BWV995
Sonata for solo violin no.1 in G minor, BWV1001 (arr. lute)
Artists
William Carter (lute)About
Carter very subtly enhances BWV 1001, originally for unaccompanied violin, in keeping with Bach’s own perceived style, namely to only add ‘as much harmony as he found necessary’. Bach’s own mild refashioning of BWV 1006, originally a Partita for solo violin, allows Carter to highlight the relaxed and intimate nature of the music. The final piece, BWV 995, undergoes the most extensive reimagining as Bach expertly transforms the Fifth Cello Suite into a ‘new’ lute work; so successful is it that Carter considers it to be, in terms of understanding the essential nature and expressive qualities of the lute, ‘the most perfect piece of lute music in existence’.
A founding-member of the Palladian Ensemble, Carter has a deserved reputation as one of the finest exponents of classical guitar and lute. He is well known as a regular performer at early music festivals with critically acclaimed performances as an orchestral player, chamber musician and soloist. Carter is principal lutenist of The Academy of Ancient Music and The English Concert with whom he has appeared on numerous recordings. Carter’s Linn discography has been widely praised: La Guitarre Royalle was named in Gramophone’s ‘Critics’ Choice’ end of year list, he has been awarded Gramophone’s ‘Editor’s Choice’ accolade twice: for La Guitarra Española and Sor: Early Works, whilst his most recent recording for Linn, Le Calme, was awarded an Opus d’Or.
‘Carter’s sound is gorgeous... a guitarist of the highest stature.’ - Fanfare
‘Carter is really a magician. He plays difficult passages seemingly with great ease… he’s a musical master.’ - hi-fi+
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