The practice of transcription was a musical concept deeply embedded in the aesthetic reality of the Baroque period.
Performer Biography
Ottavio Dantone, the harpsichordist, is the only Italian to have won prizes in international harpsichord competitions, including the Paris International Competition and the Bruges International Competition.
Recording & Production
For the Sonata BWV 1032, a portion of the first movement had to be reconstructed because the original manuscript was incomplete.
Instruments
The recorder was highly regarded throughout most of Europe during the Baroque period, with Bach himself frequently featuring it as a solo instrument.
Interpretation
The performers, Stefano Bagliano (recorder) and Ottavio Dantone (harpsichord), have transcribed two of Bach's famous Trio Sonatas for Organ (BWV 525-530) for recorder and harpsichord obbligato for this recording.
Compositional Technique
J.S. Bach was unique among composers of his era for giving the harpsichord a prominent concertante role, as seen in his concertos and sonatas featuring obbligato harpsichord.
Historical Context
In Bach's time, the concept of interchangeability between instruments was still very widespread, allowing musicians great freedom in performance.
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