J.S. Bach / Hobarth/ Hakkinen - Bach: Sonatas for Violin & HarpsichordJ. S. Bach's six sonata cycle for violin and harpsichord were considered in his lifetime to be watershed compositions and among his best works, and the eminent violinist Erich Hbarth and young Finnish harpsichordist Aapo Hkkinen present a captivating collection filled with superb ensemble playing that highlights not just the exquisite majesty of these works but the considerable gifts that each musician brings with great distinction. Featuring the

"Barney Kessel Vol

the self-styled "King Of Western Swing"

the Bobby Womack album that served to relaunch his career and established him as a renewed force to be reckoned with in R&B in the 1980s

pianist and arranger

It includes selected titles from Regent/Savoy album Johnny Hartman Sings

staggering virtuosity and deep reserves of soul

June Hutton

the oboe played a key role in the music of Georg Friedrich Handel

who is recognized as one of Europe's eminent cellists of his generation

Brazilian born

In 1994 Claudio Abbado was awarded the International Ernst von Siemens Music Prize

Polydor and Parlophone labels