From The Spirit Of Gamba To Human Voice - Sandor Szaszvarosi (Viola da Gamba) - Tobias Hume - Musical Humors, Carl Friedrich Abel - Three Pieces for Viola da Gamba in D minor; Le Sieur De Machy - Suite for Viola da Gamba in D minor / Audio CD 

From Spirit of Gamba to Human Voice

Product Features

• Artist: Sandor Szaszvarosi (Viola da Gamba)
• Format: Audio CD
• Number of Tracks: 19
• Genre: Classical
• Format: CD
• Country: Hungary

Overview

"From The Spirit Of Gamba To Human Voice" showcases the virtuosity of Sandor Szaszvarosi on the viola da gamba, exploring a repertoire that spans from the late Renaissance to the early Baroque period. This album features an exquisite collection of works by Tobias Hume, Carl Friedrich Abel, Le Sieur de Machy, and Mr. de Sainte Colombe le Fils, capturing the rich, resonant tones of the viola da gamba.

The CD opens with Tobias Hume's Musical Humors, presenting an expressive suite of pieces that highlight the emotional depth and versatility of the viola da gamba. It continues with Carl Friedrich Abel's intricate Three Pieces for Viola da Gamba in D minor, followed by Le Sieur de Machy's evocative Suite for Viola da Gamba in D minor. The album concludes with a suite by Mr. de Sainte Colombe le Fils and Marin Marais’s Les Voix Humaines, showcasing the vocal quality of the instrument in its fullest.

This collection offers a deep dive into the Baroque repertoire for viola da gamba, performed with sensitivity and historical insight.

Track Listing

1. Tobias Hume: Musical Humors

   • The Spirit of Gambo – 2:21
   • Beccus an Hungarian Lord his Delight – 4:00
   • Duke John of Polland his Galliard – 0:53
   • My Mistresse Familiar – 3:00
   • Death – 8:57
   • Touch me lightly – 2:14

2. Carl Friedrich Abel: Three Pieces for Viola da Gamba in D minor

   • Prelude WK 205 – 3:00
   • Adagio WK 209 – 3:39
   • Allegro WK 208 – 4:25

3. Le Sieur de Machy: Suite for Viola da Gamba in D minor

   • Prelude – 2:50
   • Allemande – 3:43
   • Courante – 2:05
   • Sarabande – 2:34
   • Gigue – 3:09

4. Mr. de Sainte Colombe le Fils: Suite for Viola da Gamba in D minor

   • Prelude – 2:57
   • Allemande – 4:08
   • Courante – 2:50
   • Chaconne – 4:59

5. Marin Marais: Les Voix Humaines – 6:12

Interesting Facts

• Sandor Szaszvarosi is a renowned viola da gamba player known for his deep understanding and interpretation of Baroque music.
• The album includes a mix of works that highlight different aspects of the viola da gamba's capabilities, from virtuosic passages to expressive, lyrical lines.
• Marin Marais's "Les Voix Humaines" is a renowned piece that exemplifies the viola da gamba's unique voice, often described as having a human-like quality.