Classical Music: The Listener’s CompanionHis performances are dancier (than Jordi Savall’s), and some slow movements are beautifully resonant…played by Dornenburg with considerable panache.
American Record GuideAll of these are played with a natural flair by Dornenburg… He plays with great poise and a lovely feeling for phrasing.
Fanfare MagazineThe full, ripe tone produced by John Dornenburg of Music’s Re-creation is a clear winner.
Oakland TribuneViola da gamba soloist John Dornenburg…a Bay Area treasure.
John Dornenburg with Malcolm Proud, harpsichord, and Lynn Tetenbaum, continuo viola da gamba
Features four different suites from Marin Marais’ Third Book of pieces for viola da gamba and basso continuo, including Charivari, Le Moulinet, Gigue la Chicane, Plainte, Fugue gaye, the Grand Ballet, and Chaconne in D Major. Also includes Jean-Henri D’Anglebert’s Prelude in D Minor and François Couperin’s Passacaille in B Minor for harpsichord solo.