5060216347141

Tears From Babylon: J.s. Bach Piano Transcriptions

Alexandra Papastefanou

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Format: CD

Cat No: FHR141

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Release Date:  03 February 2023

Label:  First Hand Records

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  5060216347141

Genres:  Classical  Baroque  

  • Description

    New piano transcriptions by Greek pianist Alexandra Papastefanou of various Cantatas, an Organ Sonata and a Chorale Prelude by JS Bach, all recorded here for the first time. The famous Myra Hess transcription of Bach's cantata Jesus bleibet meine Freude concludes a fascinating new look at some of Bach's choral and organ works.

    Critical Acclaim:



    "[Papastefanou] describes her take on Allein Gott in der Hoh sei Her as 'playing with Bach', and that's what she does: starting with a very fast running figure, she titles the tonality dangerously from side to side, setting melodies clashing with each other, and ending on an unapologetically triumphant jazz discord." – BBC Music Magazine (Performance 4 STARS; Recording 4 STARS)



    "All in all, this is a fabulous album, wide-ranging in scope and mood, played with reverence and love for the music without resorting to indulgence. I am bowled over by her sense of colour and texture, with real clarity to the voicing; this is Bach playing of a high order." – MusicWeb International

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Trio Sonata No. 5 In C Major, Bwv 529 - I. Allegro
      • 2. Trio Sonata No. 5 In C Major, Bwv 529 - II. Largo
      • 3. Jauchzet Gott In Allen Landen!, Bwv 51 - Iv. Chorale: Sei Lob Und Preis Mit Ehren
      • 4. Meine Seufzer, Meine Tranen, Bwv 13 - I. Aria: Meine Seufzer, Meine Tranen
      • 5. Meine Seufzer, Meine Tranen, Bwv 13 - III. Chorale: Der Gott, Der Mir Hat Versprochen
      • 6. Trio Sonageist Und Seele Wird Verwirret, Bwv 35ta No. 5 In C Major, Bwv 529 - Iv. Aria: Gott Hat Alles Wohlgemacht
      • 7. Gleichwie Der Regen Und Schnee Vom Himmel Fallt, Bwv 18 - I. Sinfonia
      • 8. Gleichwie Der Regen Und Schnee Vom Himmel Fallt, Bwv 18 - Iv. Aria: Mein Seelenschatz Ist Gottes Wort
      • 9. Allein Gott In Der Hoh Sei Ehr, Bwv 711 / Playing (With) Bach
      • 10. Herr Jesu Christ, Wahrí Mensch Und Gott, Bwv 127 - III. Aria: Die Seele Ruht In Jesu Handen
      • 11. Jesus Nahm Zu Sich Die Zwolfe, Bwv 22 - Iv. Chorale: Ertot Uns Durch Dein Gute
      • 12. An Wasserflussen Babylon, Bwv 653 / A Tribute To Bill Evans
      • 13. Herz Und Mund Und Tat Und Leben, Bwv 147 - X. Chorale: Jesus Bleibet Meine Freude