Name: The Art of Obligato
Price: 12.25 USD
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Release Date: 22nd Nov 2024
Catalogue No: VCM164
Label: VOCES8 Records

Due for release on 22nd Nov 2024

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Tracks: Halleluja, Stark und Macht Wir danken dir, Gott, wir danken dir, BWV 29 / Ich

will nach dem Himmel zu Wir mussen durch viel Trubsal, BWV 146 / Sonata in G

Major, BWV 2021: Adagio / Sonata in G Major, BWV 2021: Vivace / Sonata in G Major,

BWV 2021: Largo / Sonata in G Major, BWV 2021: Presto / Christi Glieder, ach

bedenket' Bereitet die Wege, bereitet die Bah, BWV 132 / Gott ist mein Freund' Wohl

dem, der sich auf seinen Gott, BWV 139 / Mich kann kein Zweifel storen' Es ist euch

gut, dab ich hingehe, BWV 108 / Sonata No. 3 in E Major, BWV 1016: Adagio / Sonata

No. 3 in E Major, BWV 1016: Allegro / Sonata No. 3 in E Major, BWV 1016: Adagio Ma

non Troppo / Lobe den Herren' Lobe den Herren, den machtigen Konig der Ehren, BWV

137 / Ich furchte zwar' Erfreut euch, ihr Herzen, BWV 66

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Davina Clarke writes: The journey towards The Art of Obligato began with a deep-rooted passion for historically informed performance and an enduring friendship among a group of musicians.

The decision to delve into Bach's esteemed cantatas was not one I thought could be taken lightly. It required a drawing together of lifelong musical experiences, especially those gained from the creative process of preparing, recording, and launching my frst album, Sweet Stillness. This album laid the necessary foundations and emerged as a precursor to the musical exploration of Bach's cantata arias. As a violinist with a lifelong love for singing, the desire to explore the interplay between vocal and instrumental lines, particularly through the use of obligato, became a driving force for me behind this project. In Bach's cantata arias, the obligato instruments take on a pivotal role, engaging in a musical dialogue with the vocal line. This relationship, characterised by intricate interweaving melodies, imitation, and embellishment, enriches the texture of the music, showcasing Bach's mastery in crafting compelling musical narratives. The genesis of this album traces back to formative experiences, including collaborations with the English Baroque Soloists under the direction of Sir John Eliot Gardiner. It was during these encounters that the seeds were planted for both Sweet Stillness and The Art of Obligato. The profound infuence of Gardiner's mentorship, coupled with my innate afnity for the obligato style, laid the groundwork for the exploration of Bach's repertoire.

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