3 Things to Know About Isabelle Faust’s Bach Violin Sonata Recording

The recording uses harpsichord and cello Isabelle Faust performs Bach’s violin sonatas with Kristian Bezuidenhout on harpsichord and Kristin von der Goltz on cello, not a modern piano.

It follows period performance practice The harpsichord and cello provide a historically informed accompaniment, matching the instruments Bach would have expected.

The trio creates a balanced, intimate sound Faust’s violin blends with the harpsichord’s clarity and the cello’s warmth, avoiding the heavier texture of a modern piano.