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J.S. Bach: Sonatas for Viola da Gamba

Atsushi Sakai (viola da gamba), Christophe Rousset (harpsichord)

J.S. Bach: Sonatas for Viola da Gamba
Sakai's original 17th-century English gamba is fulsome with just enough tangy bite, its modest projection opening the door to the most subtle utterances. Rousset's phrasing and ornamentation...

Gramophone Magazine, May 2026

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J.S. Bach: Sonatas for Viola da Gamba

Atsushi Sakai (viola da gamba), Christophe Rousset (harpsichord)

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Sakai's original 17th-century English gamba is fulsome with just enough tangy bite, its modest projection opening the door to the most subtle utterances. Rousset's phrasing and ornamentation...

Gramophone Magazine, May 2026

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Atsushi Sakai and Christophe Rousset introduce us to these mysterious pieces by Bach for viola da gamba and harpsichord.

Contents and tracklist

Bach, J S: Viola da Gamba Sonata No. 1 in G major, BWV1027
Work length13:31
I. Adagio
Track length4:06
II. Allegro ma non tanto
Track length3:52
III. Andante
Track length2:12
IV. Allegro moderato
Track length3:21
Bach, J S: Viola da Gamba Sonata No. 2 in D major, BWV1028
Work length15:12
I. Adagio
Track length2:03
II. Allegro
Track length3:55
III. Andante
Track length4:58
IV. Allegro
Track length4:16
Bach, J S: Sonata for Violin and Continuo in E Minor, BWV 1023 (Transc. for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord by Atsushi Sakai)
Work length12:57
I. [Prelude] – Adagio ma non tanto
Track length4:58
II. Allemanda
Track length4:43
III. Gigue
Track length3:16
Bach, J S: Viola da Gamba Sonata No. 3 in G minor, BWV1029
Work length15:55
I. Vivace
Track length5:37
II. Adagio
Track length6:29
III. Allegro
Track length3:49

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May 2026

Sakai's original 17th-century English gamba is fulsome with just enough tangy bite, its modest projection opening the door to the most subtle utterances. Rousset's phrasing and ornamentation are natural, supple and responsive.
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