Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical music with "Continuo: The Classical Tradition": Vol. III by Johann Sebastian Bach. This exquisite collection, set to release on October 10, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label, is a celebration of Bach's enduring legacy and his profound influence on the classical piano repertoire.
Spanning a captivating 1 hour and 25 minutes, this album is a meticulously curated journey through some of Bach's most iconic works. From the intricate beauty of the "Partita No. 1 in B-Flat Major" to the enchanting melodies of "The Nutcracker Suite," each piece is a testament to Bach's unparalleled mastery of composition. The album also features notable works by other classical greats, including Ludwig van Beethoven's "Ballade No. 1 in G Minor" and Franz Schubert's "Müllerlieder."
The album showcases a diverse range of genres within the classical spectrum, from the delicate nuances of piano solos to the grandeur of orchestral pieces. Highlights include the lively "Giga" from Bach's "Partita No. 1," the hauntingly beautiful "Adagio" from Beethoven's "Concerto for Violin and Strings," and the playful "Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy" from Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker."
"Continuo: The Classical Tradition": Vol. III is not just an album; it's an experience. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this collection offers a rich tapestry of sound that is sure to captivate and inspire. Prepare to be transported to a world of timeless melodies and intricate harmonies, all brought to life by the incomparable genius of Johann Sebastian Bach.
Partita No. 1 in B-Flat Major, BWV 825: VII. Giga - Recorded 1997Johann Sebastian Bach, Angela Hewitt
Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 23 - Pt. 4Frédéric Chopin, Tamás Vásáry
Das Wohltemperierte Klavier: Book 1, BWV 846-869: Prelude in C sharp major BWV 848Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 3 in G Major. VivaceFrédéric Chopin, Géza Anda
Concerto For Violin And Strings In G Minor, Op. 8, No. 2, RV 315, "L'estate": 2. Adagio - Presto - AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Salvatore Accardo, I Solisti Di Napoli
Mazurka No. 9 en do majeur, Op. 7 No. 5Frédéric Chopin, Janina Fialkowska
The Nutcracker (Suite), Op. 71a, TH 35: 2b. Dance of the Sugar-Plum FairyPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Zubin Mehta
Waltz No. 19 in A Minor, Op. Posth. B. 150Frédéric Chopin, Jean-Yves Thibaudet
12 Etudes, Op. 25: No. 9 in G Flat, "Butterfly Wings"Frédéric Chopin, Yeol Eum Son
12 Études d'exécution transcendante S139/R2b: No. 1 "Preludio" en ut majeurFranz Liszt, Sheng Cai
Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a: Theme. Chorale St AntoniJohannes Brahms, London Symphony Orchestra, Antal Doráti
Partita No. 3 for Solo Violin in E Major, BWV 1006: VI. GigueJohann Sebastian Bach, Mariko Senju
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": II. Adagio un poco moto –Ludwig van Beethoven, Mitsuko Uchida, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Kurt Sanderling
6 Consolations, S. 172: No. 1 in E major (Andante con moto)Franz Liszt, France Clidat
French Suite No. 6 in E Major, BWV 817: 7. BourréeJohann Sebastian Bach, Blandine Verlet
Partita No. 3 for Solo Violin in E Major, BWV 1006: V. BourréeJohann Sebastian Bach, Alina Ibragimova
Swan Lake, Op. 20 Suite: 3. Danse des petits cygnesPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Kenneth Alwyn
Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: VIII. HornpipeGeorge Frideric Handel, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Partita No. 2 in C minor, BWV 826: 5. RondeauxJohann Sebastian Bach, Ralph Kirkpatrick
French Suite No. 3 in B Minor, BWV 814: IV. AnglaiseJohann Sebastian Bach, Murray Perahia
Water Music Suite No. 1 in F, HWV 348: 7. BourréeGeorge Frideric Handel, Berliner Philharmoniker, Fritz Lehmann
11 Bagatelles, Op. 119: 9. Vivace moderatoLudwig van Beethoven, Stephen Kovacevich
Divertimento in B-Flat Major, K. 270: IV. PrestoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Netherlands Wind Ensemble, Edo de Waart
Müllerlieder von Franz Schubert, S. 565 (1879 2nd Version): I. Das Wandern (After D. 795/1)Franz Liszt, Leslie Howard
16 Waltzes, Op. 39 - For Piano Duet: 15. in AJohannes Brahms, Marco Schiavo, Sergio Marchegiani
The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66, TH.13 / Act 2: 13a. Farandole: ScènePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, London Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
La stravaganza, Violin Concerto in D Major, RV 204, Op. 4 No. 11: III. Allegro assaiAntonio Vivaldi, Simon Standage, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66, TH.13 / Prologue: 3d. Pas de six: Variation II (Coulante)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
12 Contredanses, WoO 14: No. 2Ludwig van Beethoven, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto grosso in D minor, Op. 3, No. 5: 4. Allegro, ma non troppoGeorge Frideric Handel, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard, Leslie Pearson, John Constable
Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH.12 / Act 1: No. 5c Pas de deux: ValsePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: II. Adagio e staccatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35 / Book 2:: Variation XII: Un poco AndanteJohannes Brahms, Paolo Restani
3 Ecossaises, Op. 72 No. 3: No. 1 in D MajorFrédéric Chopin, Brigitte Engerer
Concerto grosso in D Minor, Op. 3, No. 5, HWV 316: III. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Hedwig Bilgram, Münchener Bach-Orchester, Karl Richter
12 Contredanses, WoO 14: No. 1Ludwig van Beethoven, Bayerische Kammerphilharmonie, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Children's Album, Op. 39, TH 141: 8. The Doll's FuneralPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Valentina Lisitsa
Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35 / Book 1:: Variation XIII: Vivace e scherzandoJohannes Brahms, Paolo Restani
Die Entführung aus dem Serail, K.384 / Act 1: "Herr, geschwind auf die Seite" - MarschWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Uwe Peper, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Concerto Pour Flûte À Bec Alto, Cordes Et Basse Continue En Sol Mineur, Op. 10 No. 2, "La Notte", RV 439: II. Fantasmi : Presto – LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Vincent Lauzer, Arion Orchestre Baroque, Alexander Weimann
12 German Dances, WoO 8: No. 1 in C MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Violin Concertos, Op. 4 "La stravaganza" / Concerto No. 7 in G Major, RV 185: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Carmel Kaine, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Cantabile in B Flat MajorFrédéric Chopin, Pietro De Maria
Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33: CadenzaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Mischa Maisky, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
String Quartet in A, HIII No. 36, Op. 20 No. 6: 4. Fuga a 3 soggetti. AllegroJoseph Haydn, Aeolian String Quartet
5 Contredanses "Non più andrai", K. 609: No. 1 in C Major "Non più andrai"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Variations on a Theme by Paganini, Op. 35 / Book 2: Variation IIIJohannes Brahms, Andor Foldes
12 Concertos, Op. 3 - "L'estro armonico" / Concerto No. 4 in E minor for 4 Violins, RV 550: 4. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Pina Carmirelli, Anna Maria Cotogni, Pasquale Pellegrino, Claudio Buccarella, I Musici
21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 5 in G Minor. Allegro (Orch. Schmeling)Johannes Brahms, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Walter Weller