Bach on the Rauwolf Lute
BACH Johann Sebastian (1685-1750)
Jakob Lindberg (Laute)
Label : BIS Records
Artikelnummer: BIS2552
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Bach was renowned as a keyboard player as well as being an accomplished violinist, but as far as we know he didn't play the lute. He seems to have been fascinated by the instrument's special sound qualities, however, and was clearly inspired by the possibilities of the Lautenwerk. This was a gut-strung harpsichord designed to imitate the sound of the lute and at least some of the works usually referred to as 'the Bach Lute Suites' were probably composed for this instrument.