Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Johann Sebastian Bach's masterful compositions with this captivating album, released on July 15, 2014, under the Hungaroton label. This collection showcases the brilliance of Bach's keyboard works, featuring the Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 903, the Keyboard Partita No. 5 in G Major, BWV 829, and the English Suite No. 4 in F Major, BWV 809. Each piece is a testament to Bach's unparalleled skill and creativity, offering a rich tapestry of musical expression that spans a variety of moods and styles.
The album opens with the Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D Minor, a work originally composed for the harpsichord that showcases Bach's ability to weave intricate melodies and harmonies. Following this, the Keyboard Partita No. 5 in G Major unfolds with its seven distinct movements, each offering a unique blend of Baroque dance forms and expressive depth. The English Suite No. 4 in F Major concludes the collection, featuring a series of elegant and refined movements that highlight Bach's mastery of form and structure.
With a total duration of one hour and one minute, this album is a comprehensive journey through some of Bach's most celebrated keyboard works. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this collection offers a rewarding and enriching listening experience. Allow the sublime melodies and intricate compositions of Johann Sebastian Bach to transport you to a world of timeless beauty and musical excellence.
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Tracks
Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 903Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
Keyboard Partita No. 5 in G Major, BWV 829: I. PraeambulumJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
Keyboard Partita No. 5 in G Major, BWV 829: II. AllemandeJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
Keyboard Partita No. 5 in G Major, BWV 829: III. CouranteJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
Keyboard Partita No. 5 in G Major, BWV 829: IV. SarabandeJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
Keyboard Partita No. 5 in G Major, BWV 829: V. Tempo di MinuettoJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
Keyboard Partita No. 5 in G Major, BWV 829: VI. PassepiedJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
Keyboard Partita No. 5 in G Major, BWV 829: VII. GigueJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
Toccata in D Major, BWV 912Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 4 in F Major, BWV 809: I. PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 4 in F Major, BWV 809: II. AllemandeJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 4 in F Major, BWV 809: III. CouranteJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 4 in F Major, BWV 809: IV. SarabandeJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 4 in F Major, BWV 809: V. Menuett IJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 4 in F Major, BWV 809: V. Menuett II - Menuett IJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 4 in F Major, BWV 809: VI. GigueJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff