Frank Peter Zimmermann

Eight-stringed Bach Frank Peter Zimmermann

The idea of playing works by Bach on a modern guitar is not as far-fetched as it might seem like many at first glance. Many examples can be found, as Bach himself and used the same work in different versions for different occupations and therefore also showed that good music can be above the instrument actually. Raphaella Smits that for their inclusion a achtsaitige Kolya-Panhuyzen guitar elected, is no accident: Smits sought namely for a transparent sound, which should make it possible to make their interpretation according to the teachings of the baroque rhetoric. Built in 2006, this instrument offers ways and Smits uses for their album which registers completely. Nevertheless, is the wealth of the instrument totally in the service of music, without changing anything in their nature to her. In addition to the designated According Opus BWV 998 Smits brings even those for flute or violin solo convincing heard.