Bach, Mozart, and the guitar in a remarkable musical encounter.
In Allemande, visionary guitarist Paul Galbraith explores one of the most intriguing dreams in the classical guitar world: Mozart played on the guitar.
Although Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart never wrote for the instrument, generations of guitarists have felt that his music — with its luminous transparency, elegant phrasing, and refined textures — seems perfectly suited to the guitar’s expressive palette.
Galbraith brings this long-imagined connection to life through a program that highlights Mozart’s encounter with the music of Johann Sebastian Bach in 1782. Inspired by Bach’s contrapuntal mastery, Mozart composed works in a consciously Baroque style — including the suite in C major whose Allemande bears a striking resemblance to Bach’s famous lute suite.
By presenting these two allemandes side by side, Galbraith reveals a fascinating musical dialogue: Mozart echoes Bach, yet remains unmistakably Mozart.
At the center of the album is the extraordinary Piano Sonata No. 17 in B-flat major, K.570, widely regarded as one of Mozart’s most refined piano sonatas. In Galbraith’s transcription, the delicate balance between thematic simplicity and emotional depth emerges with remarkable clarity.
The album concludes with masterpieces from Bach’s legendary Cello Suites, including the powerful Lute Suite in G minor, BWV 995, a work closely related to the Fifth Cello Suite.
With his unique eight-string guitar and deeply musical approach, Galbraith delivers performances of exceptional clarity, warmth, and elegance.
✨ Allemande offers a rare opportunity to hear Bach and Mozart through the refined and expressive voice of the guitar.
Why you’ll love this album
🎻Mozart reimagined for guitar: Paul Galbraith reveals new possibilities in the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
🔄A unique Bach–Mozart dialogue: Mozart’s Allemande presented alongside the music of Johann Sebastian Bach.
🎼Masterpieces of the classical repertoire: Featuring the remarkable Piano Sonata No. 17 in B-flat major, K.570 and music from Bach’s Cello Suites.
🎧Unique guitar sound: Galbraith’s distinctive eight-string guitar captured in rich, intimate sound.
🎧 Perfect for collectors, Bach and Mozart lovers, and classical guitar enthusiasts.Add this remarkable album to your collection today.
TRACKLIST:
01 JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH, Lute Suite in E Minor, BWV.996: II. Allemande 3’07”
02 WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART, Suite in C Major, K.399: II. Allemande 3’01”
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART, Piano Sonata No.17 in B-flat major, K.570:
03 I. Allegro 9’33”
04 II. Adagio 11’09”
05 III. Allegretto 3’37”
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH, Suite in G minor, BWV 995:
06 I. Prelude 6’37”
07 II. Allemande 2’32”
08 III.Courante 2’05”
09 VI.Sarabande 2’58”
10 V. Gavottes I&II 3’11”
11 VI.Gigue 1’31”
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH, Cello Suite No.1 in G major, BWV 1007:
12 I. Prelude 2’29”
13 II. Allemande 1’57”
14 III. Courante 1’57”
15 IV. Sarabande 2’44”
16 V. Menuets I&II 2’52”
17 VI. Gigue 2’01”
Total Time: 1h3min
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An original CD in digital format
Digital booklet
Brasil
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