Jakob Lindberg, the lutenist on this album, developed his initial passion for music through The Beatles before specializing in Renaissance and Baroque music.
Composer Biography
Although many of Bach's compositions are lost, 1127 have survived, mostly in manuscript form, showcasing his extraordinary energy and productivity.
Performer Biography
Jakob Lindberg is a prolific musician in the field of Renaissance and Baroque music, known for pioneering many first-time CD recordings and performing globally.
Instruments
The lute used for this recording is a rare original by Sixtus Rauwolf from Augsburg, c.1590, and is likely the oldest playable lute with its original soundboard.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bach was considered 'behind the times' during the last decades of his life, but his peers still admired his mastery of harmony and counterpoint.
Composition History
The title of Bach's violin solos, "Sei Solo," may be a wordplay, as it is grammatically incorrect and can also translate to "you are alone," possibly referencing his imprisonment in 1717.
Instruments
Bach did not play the lute himself but was fascinated by its sound, inspiring him to develop the Lautenwerk, a gut-strung harpsichord designed to imitate the lute.
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