Friday 22, August, 2025 12 h -
Friday 22, August, 2025
Palau Solterra, Torroella de Montgrí
Carl Friedrich Abel: Solos in D major from 27 Pieces for Viola da Gamba: Vivace WK 190 - Adagio WK 187 - Tempo di Minuet WK 200 / Johann Sebastian Bach: Prelude in C minor for Lute, BWV 999, transcription for viola da gamba by Lucile Boulanger / "Bourée Anglaise" from Flute Partita in A minor, BWV 1013, transcription for viola da gamba by Lucile Boulanger / Carl Friedrich Abel: Solos in D major from 27 Pieces for Viola da Gamba: Arpeggio WK 205 - Andante WK 206 / Johann Sebastian Bach: Grave and Allegro from the Sonata for Violin in D minor, BWV 964/1003, transcribed for viola da gamba by Lucile Boulanger / Suite in D major integrated by: Prelude and Fugue in C major for Keyboard, BWV 846/846a, transcription for viola da gamba by Lucile Boulanger - "Allemande" from the Suite for Solo Cello no. 6 in C major, BWV 1012 - "Courante" from the Suite for Solo Cello no. 3 in C major BWV 1009 - "Sarabande" and "Gavotte I-II" from the Suite for Solo Cello no. 6 in C major BWV 1012 / Carl Friedrich Abel: Solos in D major from 27 Pieces for Viola da Gamba: Adagio WK 209 - Moderato WK 208
Improvisation, virtuosity and expressiveness: three cardinal virtues of Johann Sebastian Bach, described as the "Grand Master" by violist Carl Friedrich Abel, who passed them on to his student. Abel is often thought of as the last great viola da gamba player to perform on the European stage in the 1770s, which often overshadows a key feature of his playing style: his viola da gamba, which literally made the audience cry, was first and foremost a means of expressing intimacy and sensitivity. For the same reason, his illustrious teacher chose the viola da gamba to colour the most moving moments of his passions. This programme by Lucile Boulanger traces this exquisite filiation.
Friday 22th August, 12 h
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