Guitarist Bert Lams takes the music of J.S. Bach into new realms, exploring Bach’s cello and violin repertoire on plectrum steel-string guitar. As fans of Andres Segovia, Pablo Casals and Christopher Parkening already know, there’s something about Bach’s music when played on a solo stringed instrument that breaks free of the composer’s precise mathematical perfection, making it an intimate and lyrical celebration.
Lams’ interpretations of these pieces bear that same quiet intimacy, while the familiar voice of the steel-string guitar gives a vibrant power and immediacy that brings them very much into the present day.
(Michael Fisher)
The passion and exactitude of Bach has never found a better channel of expression than through guitarist Bert Lams in this CD. He brings a warmth and human artistry to the music that is truly original.
(Jon Lybrook)
A living music continues to speak through those players who connect with its intention, integrity and inner vitality.
Bach speaks to Bert Lams. Fortunately, Bert tells us what The Big Guy says.
(Robert Fripp)
TRACKLIST:
PRELUDE FROM CELLOSUITE 1
PRELUDE FROM VIOLIN PARTITA 3
PRELUDE FROM CELLOSUITE 2
PRELUDE FROM CELLOSUITE 3
PRELUDE FROM CELLOSUITE 5
PRELUDE FROM CELLOSUITE 4
PRELUDE FROM VIOLIN PARTITA 1
DOUBLE FROM VIOLIN PARTITA 1
COURANTE FROM VIOLIN PARTITA 1
PRESTO FROM VIOLIN PARTITA 1
SARABANDE FROM VIOLIN PARTITA 1
DOUBLE FROM VIOLIN PARTITA 1
BOURREE FROM VIOLIN PARTITA 1
CHACONNE FROM VIOLIN PARTITA 2
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