Credits:

Marc Sabbah

Description:

Bachs Unaccompanied Viola Suites: Aiming for a Performance That Embodies That Is WhyBachs Unaccompanied Cello Suites hold an unparalleled presence in the history of instrumental music as works for monophonic instruments that push the boundaries of counterpoint and rhetorical possibilities to their absolute limits. Since the autograph scores have been lost and only manuscript copies survive, these works have long remained open to diverse interpretations.Viola player Mark Saba presents these suites not merely as arrangements, but as a recontextualization tailored to the viola. His subtle transpositions and redesign of the voice leading are guided by historical insight and instrumentological rationale, creating a new sonic space without compromising the spirit of the original compositions. This ambitious recording breathes new life into these timeless works through the unique timbre and