J.S. Bach: A sound journey through the Viola da Gamba. Johann Sebastian Bach, an accomplished master of the Baroque, He left us a musical treasure that transcends time. Among the intricate lines of his scores, the viola da gamba emerges as a prominent player, playing a vital role in the expression of human passions. In the concert titled “The Instrument of the Passions of J.S. Bach”, We will explore the sonorous and emotional richness of this instrument through a careful selection of suites for cello, sonatas for viola da gamba and arias from Bachian passions. The viola da gamba's unique versatility allows it to express emotions and passions in various contexts and its melancholic timbre is capable of weaving moving melodic lines that give life to the poetic texts of these arias..
“The Instrument of the Passions” de J.S. Bach is not simply a concerto, is a sonic journey that reveals the capacity of the viola da gamba to embody human passions through the music of Bach. Each note is a brush on the Baroque palette, painting emotional landscapes that resonate through time. The viola da gamba, with its distinctive timbre, stands as the common thread that weaves the complexities of the human experience, taking us beyond the scores and into the heart of Bach's music.
Lixsania Fernández She is one of the performers with the greatest projection of her generation.. Born in Cuba and receives "Honorary Registration" at the "Manuel Castillo Superior Conservatory of Music" in Seville in the specialty of Viola da Gamba under the tutelage of Ventura Rico and Alejandro Casa. Founder of the Ensemble “Recondita Armonia”, besides, participates in numerous concerts offered at festivals in countries around the world, under the direction of such prestigious names as Shalev Ad-El, Rinaldo Alessandrini, Rio Terakado, Paul Dyer, Walter Reiter, Raül Refree o Claudio Abbado. Collaborate with ensembles such as La Chimera (Eduardo Eguez), L´Arpeggiata (Christina Pluhar), The Concert of Nations (Jordi Savall), Mediterranean Chapel (Leonardo Garcia Alarcón), Ars Longa (Teresa Paz), Orpheon Consort (Jose Vazquez), The Galdellino, Elyma set (Gabriel Garrido), o Tender Love.
At the same time, she has been invited as a soloist in orchestras such as the National Orchestra of Spain., Valencia Symphony Orchestra, Bilbao Symphony Orchestra, Seville Baroque Orchestra, Catalan Baroque Orchestra, Orchester de Chambre de Toulouse or the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra. The Recondita Armonia ensemble collaborates with the CNDM in the recovery and dissemination of the Spanish repertoire. He has recorded two albums for the prestigious Dutch label Brilliant Classics., together with the ensemble Recondita Armonia, one dedicated to the virtuoso gambist viola player and composer Johannes Schenck, and another to the German composer G.F. Handel, which have received wonderful reviews, of the most prestigious specialized magazines. He makes numerous recordings for different radios and televisions around the world and the Erato record labels., Another Voice, Naive, Brilliant Classics, NB, CDM, Guido's hand, Verso, K617… Currently, She is a professor at the “Isaac Albeniz” Conservatory in Girona and in the “Esteban Mazer” historical music courses..
