Piera Dadomo, the guitarist on this album, won the International Competition of Lagonegro in 1990, which was dedicated to 20th-century guitar repertoire.
Composer Biography
Bach frequently adapted his own and others' compositions due to the pressure of his many engagements and intense working pace, demonstrating his critical sense and desire for improvement.
Interpretation
The performers, Dorina Frati and Piera Dadomo, aim to offer an "alternative" reading of Bach's works for mandolin and guitar, staying faithful to the original texts.
Performer Biography
Dorina Frati, one of the world's finest mandolinists, was the first person to graduate in mandolin in Italy and is the first mandolin of the Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala.
Recording & Production
For the Chaconne from Partita No. 2, minor modifications were made to the guitar transcription, such as adding basses and internal voices, to compensate for the plucked instrument's less powerful sound compared to a bowed instrument.
Composer's Artistic Vision
In Bach's era, the principles of original creation and adapting existing music coexisted without issue; changing a few words, vocal passages, or instruments was enough to consider an adaptation a new work.
Compositional Technique
Bach created the solo concerto for one or more harpsichords with strings and continuo in Leipzig, often arranging previously composed solo concertos for melodic instruments like the violin.
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