Essercizii per la Viola da Gamba, “Exercises” for the (treble) viol, 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.
Simultaneously original and familiar, the Essercizii are technically demanding but touchingly beautiful. A unique new music in the language of the Baroque, which the composer is fluent in!
Torben Klaes has made an important contribution to the repertoire for the viola da gamba with his 12 Essercizii and Sofia Diniz has given them a voice and brought them to life with dedication and passion.
As a viol player specializing in the repertoire of the 17th and 18th centuries, how often do you have the opportunity to play something you have never heard before or to discover a piece for the first time - and all this in dialogue with the composer himself?
Embarking on a journey to conquer this work with the outstanding interpreter Sofia Diniz is worthwhile.
01 Largo
02 Grave e mesto
03 Allegro moderato
04 Adagio
05 Adagio
06 Allegro
07 Passacaille
08 preelium. Allegro
09 Vivace
10 Molto Adagio
11 Allegro
12 Andante
