Who would have thought that compositions from the Baroque era, created by the masters of the time, Bach, Telemann, and Scarlatti, could be performed so convincingly with two guitars? With their repertoire, the Duo Guitartes breaks new ground in the interpretation of early music. Anne-Kathrin Gerbeth and Bernhard Dolch are among Germany's leading classical guitar soloists, possessing profound musicality and natural virtuosity, and have devoted themselves intensively to the study of historical performance practice.
This recording celebrates the Baroque masterpieces so vividly and spontaneously that it transports the musical ideas of the Baroque period directly into the here and now—one almost believes this music was freshly composed. Bernhard Dolch has re-arranged the original harpsichord works with expertise and—more importantly—creativity. With precise interplay, richness of sound, and admirable handling of agogics and dynamics, the superbly performed duo imbues the music with a fascinating expressiveness that inevitably captivates even listeners who otherwise have little interest in early music.
01 Sonata for Harpsichord in C major K 460 (L324) (arr. for 2 guitars)
Sonata for Harpsichord in D minor, BWV 964 (after Sonata for Violin Solo No. 2 in A minor, BWV 1003) (Arr. for 2 guitars)
02 1. Adagio
03 2. Fugue
04 3. Andante
05 4. Allegro
06 Sonata for Harpsichord in G major K. 144 (arr. for 2 guitars)
Concerto for Harpsichord in G minor, BWV 985 (after Georg Philipp Telemann) (arr. for 2 guitars)
07 1. Allegro
08 2. Adagio
09 3. Allegro
10 Sonata for Harpsichord in D minor K. 141 (L. 422) (arr. for 2 guitars)
