Viktor Topelmann

This album explores music for viola da Gamba and organ from 17th-century Austria, played by Viktor Töpelmann and organist Daniela Niedhammer on original instruments from that time. The recording took place in a small village church in Austria, which houses an original church organ from 1662. The viola da gamba used for this recording is a bass viol built by Hans Khögl in 1674. Together with the special acoustics of this beautiful church, the two musicians dive deep into the emotional and intimate music of that era, creating a meditative and most pleasant listening experience.

PERSONNEL:

• Viktor Töpelmann - viola da gamba
• Daniela NIedhammer - organ

TRACKS:

• 01. Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber: Sonata XIV in D-major (The Rosary Sonatas)
• 02. August Kühnel: Sonata VII in G-major
• 03. Johann Caspar Kerll: Toccata in a-minor
• 04. Ignazio Albertini: Sonata I in d-minor
• 05. Georg Muffat: Ciacona in G-major
• 06. Johann Heinrich Schmelzer: Sonata IV in D-major
• 07. Johannes Schenck: Sonata V in e-minor: Adagio
• 08. Johannes Schenck: Sonata V in e-minor: Aria – Largo
• 09. Johannes Schenck: Sonata V in e-minor: Gavotte – Presto
• 10. Johannes Schenck: Sonata V in e-minor: Adagio II
• 11. Johannes Schenck: Sonata V in e-minor: Giga – Vivace
• 12. Johannes Schenck: Sonata V in e-minor: Aria