605633124125

Rough Guide J.s. Bach

Rough Guide J.S. Bach

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Format: 2CD

Cat No: RGNET1241CD

Release Date:  06 May 2013

Label:  World Music Network

Packaging Type:  Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  605633124125

Genres:  Classical  

  • Description

    Bach is arguably the most influential composer ever to have lived; his music is renowned for intricate polyphonic textures, poetic melody lines and thrusting terraced dynamics. This Rough Guide showcases Bach's inimitable genius in all its forms and It includes a bonus disc performed by the world-renowned pianist Angela Hewitt.

    Personnel: Steven Isserlis (cello), The Brandenburg Consort, Roy Goodman (conductor), The Sixteen, Harry Christophers (conductor), Angela Hewitt (piano), Purcell Quartet, Swiss Baroque Soloists, Florilegium, Johannette Zomer (soprano), Thomas Schmögner (organ)

    Bonus CD: The Rough Guide to Angela Hewitt Plays Bach

    From intricate fugues to grand orchestral suites - enjoy Bach's varied repertoire on this Rough Guide. We have handpicked a collection from some fantastic works to feature on this album. The bonus disc highlights Bach's vast keyboard repertoire, as performed by the masterful Angela Hewitt. Enjoy the extra music, but don't stop there - details of the source albums are included in the CD booklet, guiding you further on your musical adventure.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D minor, BWV903: I. Fantasia
      • 2. Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C major, BWV1068: I. Overture
      • 3. Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV1068: II. ‘Air on the G String'
      • 4. Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV1068: III. Gavotte
      • 5. Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV1068: IV. Bourrée
      • 6. Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV1068: V. Gigue
      • 7. Lobet Den Herrn (Praise the Lord), BWV230: Part 1 – Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden
      • 8. Lobet Den Herrn (Praise the Lord), BWV230: Part 2 – Alleluja
      • 9. Das Wohltemperierte Klavier (The Well-Tempered Clavier) Book 1, BWV846: I. Prelude in C major
      • 10. Das Wohltemperierte Klavier (The Well-Tempered Clavier) Book 1, BWV846: II. Fugue in C major
      • 11. Das Wohltemperierte Klavier (The Well-Tempered Clavier) Book 1, BWV847: I. Prelude in C minor
      • 12. Das Wohltemperierte Klavier (The Well-Tempered Clavier) Book 1, BWV847: II. Fugue in C minor
      • 13. Concerto in C major for Three Harpsichords and Strings, BWV1064: I. Allegro
      • 14. Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F major, BWV1046: IV. Menuet – Trio I – Polonaise – Trio II
      • 15. Schlummert Ein, Ihr Matten Augen, Aria from Cantata, BWV82: ‘Ich habe genug’ (‘I Have Enough’)
      • 16. Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme (Sleepers Awake), BWV645: Organ Choral Prelude

      Disc 2

      • 2. Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D minor, BWV903: II. Fugue
      • 3. Toccata in E minor, BWV914
      • 4. Italian Concerto in F major, BWV971: I.
      • 5. Italian Concerto in F major, BWV971: II. Andante
      • 6. Italian Concerto in F major, BWV971: III. Presto
      • 7. French Suite No. 5 in G major, BWV816: I. Allemande
      • 8. French Suite No. 5 in G major, BWV816: II. Courante
      • 9. French Suite No. 5 in G major, BWV816: III. Sarabande
      • 10. French Suite No. 5 in G major, BWV816: IV. Gavotte
      • 11. French Suite No. 5 in G major, BWV816: V. Bourrée
      • 12. French Suite No. 5 in G major, BWV816: VI. Loure
      • 13. French Suite No. 5 in G major, BWV816: VII. Gigue
      • 14. Partita No. 3 in A minor, BWV827: I. Fantasia
      • 15. Partita No. 3 in A minor, BWV827: II. Allemande
      • 16. Partita No. 3 in A minor, BWV827: III. Corrente
      • 17. Partita No. 3 in A minor, BWV827: IV. Sarabande
      • 18. Partita No. 3 in A minor, BWV827: V. Burlesca
      • 19. Partita No. 3 in A minor, BWV827: VI. Scherzo
      • 20. Partita No. 3 in A minor, BWV827: VII. Gigue
      • 21. Goldberg Variations 'Aria Mit Verschiedenen Veränderungen', BWV988: XXXII. Aria Da Capo