13
Strings, Vol. 1 -
Sergey Malov, violin /
violoncello da spalla
CD audio -
EAS 29220 - Total Time: 66' 27'' - Worldwide Release: 15 Septemeber
2013
J. S. BACH
(1685-1750)
Cello Suite I in
G major BWV 1007
(1717-1723)
1.
I. Prelude
2.
II. Allemande
3.
II. Courante
4.
IV. Sarabande
5.
V. Menuet I & II
6.
VI. Gigue
BÉLA BARTÓK
(1881-1945)
Sonata for Violin Solo Sz. 117
(1944)
7.
I. Tempo di ciaccona
8.
II. Fuga
9.
III. Melodia
10. IV.
Presto
J. S. BACH
(1685-1750)
Cello Suite
VI in D major BWV 1012
(1717-1723)
11.
I. Prelude
12. II.
Allemande
13.
III. Courante
14.
IV. Sarabande
15.
V. Gavotte I & II
16.
VI. Gigue
It is always
fascinating to observe the interconnections between works,
composers, and performers. In the case now before us, one can
identify without much difficulty the fundamental concept that gives
this programme meaning and coherence. Therefore, in order to
approach the question in the appropriate manner, we have gone back
to the sources, the origins, which, in this context, take the form
of manuscripts, letters, and personal testimonies. Moreover, in the
present instance, the performer becomes an active and meaningful
part of the story, as he has two points in common with the idea
behind the project: first, because he is at once a violinist and a
violist, and secondly, because of his Hungarian ancestry; the
significance of both these aspects will become clearer as we
proceed with our discussion on the booklet.
Of Russian and Hungarian descent, Sergey Malov, accompanied by his
three instruments - the violin, viola and violoncello da spalla -
travels off the beaten path with every one of his projects.‘13
Strings’ combines J.S. Bach’s Cello Solo Suites, played on the five
string instrument violoncello da spalla, with works by modern
Hungarian composers.
eaSonus thanks Thomastik-Infiel
Vienna for sponsoring this project as well as the craftsmanship of
the new violoncello da spalla strings and the long-lasting
commitment to quality in the world of string
instruments.