J.S. Bach: Complete sonatas for obbligato harpsichord and violin

Featuring

Stéphanie-Marie Degand
Violaine Cochard
Johann Sebastian Bach

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Performer Biography

Stéphanie-Marie Degand, the violinist on this album, is known for mastering repertoire from the 17th century to contemporary composition.

Performer Biography

Violaine Cochard, the harpsichordist, won first prize at the prestigious Concours musical international de Montréal in 1999.

Instruments

The harpsichord used on this recording was built by Ryo Yoshida, modeled after a German harpsichord by Gottfried Silbermann (1683-1753).

Compositional Technique

The harpsichord in these sonatas breaks free from its traditional accompanying role, as indicated by Bach-era copies titled 'harpsichord and violin' or 'harpsichord with violin obligato accompaniment'.

Compositional Technique

These Bach sonatas are described as 'three-voiced creations' that feature a constant exchange between the violin and the harpsichord's right hand, supported by the left hand's basso continuo.

Compositional Technique

These sonatas, with the exception of the sixth, are inspired by Corelli's sonata da chiesa model, featuring an alternating slow-fast-slow-fast movement structure.