Bruno Cocset, the performer, believes that Bach's music lends itself well to transcription, a practice Bach himself engaged in, especially contrapuntal music.
Interpretation
The performers on this album did not adapt the pieces but rather transposed some into different keys or assigned existing voices to different instruments than originally intended.
Compositional Technique
Bach's musical language draws richness from the 17th century, including forms, harmony, rhetoric, and diminution, while his compositions look towards the 18th century.
Instruments
This recording does not feature a classic four-string cello, but rather three instruments custom-made by luthier Charles Riché: a viola (2006), a tenor violin (2003), and a large bass violin (2002).
Instruments
The 'Bettera' viola, a small instrument played in the chorales, is chosen for its ability to evoke the human voice, with a restricted range similar to a vocal score.
Interpretation
The album's program is structured as a triptych, with three parts each symmetrically comprising three pieces played in trio formation, a choice made by Bruno Cocset.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bruno Cocset, the performer on this album, finds Bach's music unique in its ability to touch the heart, body, and intellect simultaneously.
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