Credits:

FRITZSCH/SCHONHEIT

Description:

Casals" for viola da gamba! New recording by Thomas Fritsch! Thomas Fritsch, the "Casals of the viola da gamba", is a master of the viola da gamba! Mozart's works are coupled with those of his close friend and famous gamba player, Joseph Fiala! Thomas Fritsch, the world-famous viola da gamba virtuoso, also known as "Casals of the viola da gamba," has recorded a new ambitious work that couples a work by Mozart with a work by Joseph Fiala, one of the most famous viola da gamba players of his time, and a close friend of Mozart's. Thomas Fritsch is a renowned viola da gamba virtuoso, and his new recording is a combination of works by Mozart and Joseph Fiala, one of the most famous viola players of his time. Thomas Fritsch is known as a leading researcher of gamba works, using his passion and brilliant historical knowledge to research, discover, and edit documents on the gamba, in addition to performing in concert halls in Europe and in New York, Boston, Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and elsewhere. He is also known as a leading researcher of Gamba's works. He has made great contributions to the classical world by recording works by J.C. Bach, Karl Friedrich Abel, Telemann, Buxtehude, and newly discovered works written in the 19th century. In recognition of his achievements, he was awarded the Echo Klassik 2017 and the Choc de Classica 2019.This album traces the path of the great gamba player of Mozart's time, including Fiala's "Concerto for viola da gamba and orchestra," newly discovered in a Swiss monastery, using rare instruments used by Fiala himself. Tokyo M-Plus