The 7-string bass viol used on this recording was made by Ingo Muthesius in 1978, modeled after an instrument by Joachim Tielke from 1691.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, son of Johann Sebastian Bach, believed his father's clavier fugues could be arranged for as many instruments as they had voices, with each part properly carried through.
Composer Biography
During his lifetime, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) was primarily known as an organ virtuoso and harpsichord player.
Compositional Technique
Johann Sebastian Bach was known for his ability to adapt his music to available instrumentation, often arranging his own works.
Performer Biography
The ensemble tr!jo, consisting of Tabea Debus (recorders), Lea Rahel Bader (viola da gamba and cello), and Johannes Lang (harpsichord and chamber organ), won the audience award and second prize at the 2nd Berlin Bach Competition in 2015.
Interpretation
The album tr!jo Sonaten is inspired by the French Baroque practice of 'mis en concert', where works originally for solo harpsichord were orchestrated for chamber music settings.
Historical Context
Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, famously exclaimed, 'There is only one Bach!' referring to Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach rather than his father, Johann Sebastian Bach.
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