Release Date: 02 February 2018
Label: Challenge Classics
Packaging Type: Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 608917276923
Genres: Classical Solo Instrumental
Composer/Series: Bach
Description
This album showcases a new, engaging adventure by Dutch saxophonist Ralf Hekkema in the world of Johann Sebastian Bach. After successfully arranging and recording Bach's Violin Partitas on soprano and alto saxophones, Hekkema now turns to the Cello Suites. In this 2SACD set, Hekkema plays six different and precious instruments: two tenor saxophones, one soprano saxophone and three alto saxophones.
"The path to this recording was long, windy and fascinating. It started with the awareness that the cello suites provide exceptional playing material for saxophonists…During preparations for my previous CD recording of Bach's partitas for violin (Challenge Classics, CC 72648), I discovered that the alto sax—fitted with an old-style mouthpiece—could reproduce the refined articulation of the violin. Vintage mouthpieces represent the sound ideal of days gone by. Then came the idea to play the suites on six different saxophones, each of which holds a unique place in the history of the instrument. After that, much time went into working out a usable assignment of transpositions and an appropriate choice of instruments, the resulting sound character being the deciding factor. " Raaf Hekkema
Also Available:
Bach Partitas for Saxophone (CC72648)
Tracklisting
Voces Intimae
Proper Music
Proper Music
Proper Music
Ton Koopman & Members of the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra
Ton Koopman & Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra
Ton Koopman & Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra
Ton Koopman
Raaf Hekkema
Raaf Hekkema
