Transcrições Inéditas para Violão Barroco - Paulo Martelli

Bach in a new sonic dimension.

More strings. More resonance. Greater depth.

In Transcrições Inéditas para Violão Barroco, Paulo Martelli presents an innovative approach to the works of Johann Sebastian Bach, performed on a modern 11-string guitar — an expanded instrument adopted by the artist to enhance range, resonance, and polyphonic clarity in baroque repertoire.

The term “baroque guitar” in this release does not refer to the historical baroque guitar, but to a contemporary extended-range instrument that offers deeper bass response and increased sustain, ideally suited to Bach’s contrapuntal architecture.

The program includes the French Suite No. 1, BWV 812 (transposed to G minor), the Prelude BWV 924, and movements from the iconic Cello Suites, including Suite No. 1, BWV 1007 and excerpts from Suite No. 6, BWV 1012, all thoughtfully adapted to explore the full potential of the 11-string guitar.

The result is a powerful listening experience:

🎼 Clearer, more sustained counterpoint

🎸 Expanded bass resonance supporting harmonic structure

✨ Rich textures delivered with fluidity

🎧 High-definition audio capturing every nuance

Martelli combines scholarship, creativity, and technical mastery to offer an interpretation that honors Bach’s spirit while expanding its expressive possibilities.

If you are looking for a fresh, immersive perspective on Bach, this recording is essential.

Discover how eleven strings can illuminate timeless masterpieces.

TRACKLIST:

JOHANN SEBASTIAN.BACH

01 Suite BWV 1008, No.1: Allemand  4’07”

02 Suite BWV 1008, No.2: Courant  2’17”

03 Suite BWV 1008, No.3: Saraband 3’55’

04 Suite BWV 1008, No.4: Minuet I&II 5’29”

05 Suite BWV 1008, No.5: Gigue 3’17”

06 Prelude BWV 924 1’38”

07 Suite BWV 1007, No.1: Prelude 2’18”

08 Suite BWV 1007, No.2: Allemand 5’43”

09 Suite BWV 1007, No.3: Courant 3’01”

10 Suite BWV 1007, No.4: Saraband 3’47”

11 Suite BWV 1007, No.5: Minuet I&II 3’40”

12 Suite BWV 1007, No.6: Gigue 1’43”

13 Suite BWV 1012, No.4: Saraband 4’37”

14 Suite BWV 1012, No.5:Gavotte I&II 3’42”

Total time: 49min20s

Product Content (CD físico)
An original CD in Digipack format
Physical booklet