Essercizii per la Viola da Gamba, "Exercises" for the (treble) viola da gamba, are fascinating new compositions in the Baroque aesthetic. With these pieces, Torben Klaes expresses his admiration for the viola da gamba, an instrument full of possibilities, which he exploits in his compositions.
At once original and familiar, the Essercizii are technically demanding but of touching beauty. A unique new piece in the Baroque language, which the composer masters fluently!
Torben Klaes has made an important contribution to the viola da gamba repertoire with his 12 Essercizii, and Sofia Diniz has given them a voice and brought them to life with dedication and passion.
How often does a gambist specializing in the repertoire of the 17th and 18th centuries have the opportunity to play something never heard before or to discover a piece for the first time – and all this in dialogue with the composer himself?
Embark on a journey with the outstanding interpreter Sofia Diniz to conquer this work is worthwhile.
01 Wide
02 Grave and town
03 Allegro moderate
04 Slowly
05 Slowly
06 Allegro
07 Passacaille
08 Praeldium. Allegro
09 Lively
10 Molto Adagio
11 Allegro
12 Andante
Sofia Diniz - Essercizii per la Viola da Gamba (CD)
