Immerse yourself in the timeless genius of Johann Sebastian Bach with the album "Jesus bleibet meine Freude - Bach For Piano." Released on October 23, 2015, under Warner Classics International, this classical piano album is a masterful collection of Bach's most celebrated works, meticulously transcribed for piano. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 12 minutes, the album showcases the intricate beauty and mathematical complexity of Bach's compositions, from the soaring melodies of "Jesus bleibet meine Freude" to the profound depths of the "Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue."
The album features a diverse range of pieces, including the transcendent "Prelude and Fugue in A Minor, BWV 543," the enchanting "Flute Sonata in E-Flat Major, BWV 1031: II. Siciliano," and the majestic "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565." Each track is a testament to Bach's unparalleled ability to weave multiple melodies into a harmonious whole, a skill that continues to captivate audiences centuries later.
Transcriptions by renowned pianists such as Ferruccio Busoni, Franz Liszt, and Alexander Siloti bring a fresh perspective to these timeless pieces, highlighting their enduring relevance and adaptability. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that celebrates the enduring legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach.
Bach, JS: Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: No. 10, Choral. "Jesus bleibet meine Freude" (Transcr. Hess)Johann Sebastian Bach, Alexis Weissenberg
Bach, JS: 18 Choräle "Leipziger": No. 9, Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659 (Transcr. Busoni)Johann Sebastian Bach, Alexis Weissenberg
Bach, JS: Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g'mein, BWV 734 (Transcr. Busoni)Johann Sebastian Bach, Alexis Weissenberg
Bach, JS: Flute Sonata in E-Flat Major, BWV 1031: II. Siciliano (Transcr. Lüstner for Piano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Alexis Weissenberg
Bach, JS: Prelude and Fugue in A Minor, BWV 543: Prelude (Transcr. Liszt)Johann Sebastian Bach, Alexis Weissenberg
Bach, J.S.: Prelude & Fugue in A Minor, BWV 543, "The Great" (Transcr. Franz Liszt): FugueJohann Sebastian Bach, Alexis Weissenberg
Bach, JS: Das Orgel-Büchlein: No. 41, Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 639 (Transcr. Busoni)Johann Sebastian Bach, Alexis Weissenberg
Bach, JS: Partita for Solo Violin No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004: V. Chaconne (Transcr. Busoni)Johann Sebastian Bach, Alexis Weissenberg
Bach, JS: Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565: Toccata (Transcr. Busoni for Piano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Alexis Weissenberg
Bach, JS: Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565: Fugue (Transcr. Busoni for Piano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Alexis Weissenberg
Bach, JS: Klavierbüchlein für Wilhelm Friedemann Bach: No. 18, Prelude in E Minor, BWV 855 (Transcr. Siloti for Piano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Alexis Weissenberg
Bach, JS: Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 903: FantasiaJohann Sebastian Bach, Alexis Weissenberg
Bach, JS: Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 903: FugueJohann Sebastian Bach, Alexis Weissenberg
Bach, JS: Italian Concerto in F Major, BWV 971: I. —Johann Sebastian Bach, Alexis Weissenberg
Bach, JS: Italian Concerto in F Major, BWV 971: II. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Alexis Weissenberg
Bach, JS: Italian Concerto in F Major, BWV 971: III. PrestoJohann Sebastian Bach, Alexis Weissenberg