Daniel Palmizio & Nicolas van Poucke – J.S. Bach & Brahms: Complete Works for Viola & Piano (2021) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Internationally respected musicians Daniel Palmizio (viola) and Nicolas van Poucke (piano) join forces in a double-album featuring Bach’s complete gamba sonatas and Brahms two clarinet sonatas. Palmizio (recently described as a player of “instrumental mastery” characterized by “unselfconscious refinement” and Van Poucke (“a truly poetic musician”) met at a festival in Zeeland, The Netherlands and have since worked together for several years.

This album is the fruit of a deep friendship and shared love for music. Their approach to the music of both Bach and Brahms is equally steeped in tradition of the virtuosos of the golden era as it is forward looking and original. On a 17th century Testore (equipped with open gut strings) and a modern Steinway, Palmizio and Van Poucke, uncompromising in expressive intensity and counter-punctual clarity, shine a new bright light on sonatas by Bach and Brahms.

Tracklist:
01. Daniel Palmizio & Nicolas van Poucke – Bach: Viola da gamba Sonata No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1027: I. Adagio (04:59)
02. Daniel Palmizio & Nicolas van Poucke – Bach: Viola da gamba Sonata No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1027: II. Allegro ma non tanto (03:50)
03. Daniel Palmizio & Nicolas van Poucke – Bach: Viola da gamba Sonata No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1027: III. Andante (03:07)
04. Daniel Palmizio & Nicolas van Poucke – Bach: Viola da gamba Sonata No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1027: IV. Allegro moderato (03:13)
05. Daniel Palmizio & Nicolas van Poucke – Bach: Viola da gamba Sonata No. 2 in D Major, BWV 1028: I. Adagio (02:05)
06. Daniel Palmizio & Nicolas van Poucke – Bach: Viola da gamba Sonata No. 2 in D Major, BWV 1028: II. Allegro (04:12)
07. Daniel Palmizio & Nicolas van Poucke – Bach: Viola da gamba Sonata No. 2 in D Major, BWV 1028: III. Andante (05:05)
08. Daniel Palmizio & Nicolas van Poucke – Bach: Viola da gamba Sonata No. 2 in D Major, BWV 1028: IV. Allegro (04:17)
09. Daniel Palmizio & Nicolas van Poucke – Bach: Viola da gamba Sonata No. 3 in G Minor, BWV 1029: I. Vivace (05:28)
10. Daniel Palmizio & Nicolas van Poucke – Bach: Viola da gamba Sonata No. 3 in G Minor, BWV 1029: II. Adagio (05:58)
11. Daniel Palmizio & Nicolas van Poucke – Bach: Viola da gamba Sonata No. 3 in G Minor, BWV 1029: III. Allegro (04:16)
12. Daniel Palmizio & Nicolas van Poucke – Brahms: Clarinet Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 120 No. 1 (Version for Viola & Piano): I. Allegro appassionato (08:20)
13. Daniel Palmizio & Nicolas van Poucke – Brahms: Clarinet Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 120 No. 1 (Version for Viola & Piano): II. Andante un poco adagio (05:26)
14. Daniel Palmizio & Nicolas van Poucke – Brahms: Clarinet Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 120 No. 1 (Version for Viola & Piano): III. Allegretto grazioso (04:46)
15. Daniel Palmizio & Nicolas van Poucke – Brahms: Clarinet Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 120 No. 1 (Version for Viola & Piano): IV. Vivace (05:36)
16. Daniel Palmizio & Nicolas van Poucke – Brahms: Clarinet Sonata No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 120 No. 2 (Version for Viola & Piano): I. Allegro amabile (09:11)
17. Daniel Palmizio & Nicolas van Poucke – Brahms: Clarinet Sonata No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 120 No. 2 (Version for Viola & Piano): II. Allegro appassionato (05:34)
18. Daniel Palmizio & Nicolas van Poucke – Brahms: Clarinet Sonata No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 120 No. 2 (Version for Viola & Piano): III. Andante con moto – Allegro (07:08)