J.S. Bach: Partitas Nos. 1 and 2

On this CD:

1. Partita for keyboard No. 1 in B flat major, BWV 825
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Wolfgang Rubsam

2. Partita for keyboard No. 2 in C minor, BWV 826
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Wolfgang Rubsam

3. Prelude and Fughetta for keyboard, BWV 902
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Wolfgang Rubsam

4. Capriccio for keyboard in B flat major, ("On the Departure of His Most Beloved Brother"), BWV 992
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Wolfgang Rubsam

J.S. Bach: Partitas Nos. 1 and 2, Music, Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Rubsam, Capriccio/Caprice for Keyboard, Classical, Classical Composers, Keyboard, Prelude and Fugue for Keyboard, Suite/Partita for Keyboard

Partitas: J. S. Bach ~ Nokuthula Ngwenyama (viola), Michael Long (guitar)
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Partitas: J. S. Bach ~ Nokuthula Ngwenyama (viola), Michael Long (guitar)
Viola Nokuthula Ngwenyama (Performer) , and Guitar Michael Long (Performer)
Manufacturer: EDI Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

Partita No. 1 in B Minor, S. 1002 - Allemande
Partita No. 1 in B Minor, S. 1002 - Double
Partita No. 1 in B Minor, S. 1002 - Courante
Partita No. 1 in B Minor, S. 1002 - Double
Partita No. 1 in B Minor, S. 1002 - Sarabande
Partita No. 1 in B Minor, S. 1002 - Double
Partita No. 1 in B Minor, S. 1002 - Bourree
Partita No. 1 in B Minor, S. 1002 - Double
Partita No. 2 in G Minor, S. 1004 - Allemande
Partita No. 2 in G Minor, S. 1004 - Courante
Partita No. 2 in G Minor, S. 1004 - Sarabande
Partita No. 2 in G Minor, S. 1004 - Gigue
Partita No. 2 in G Minor, S. 1004 - Chaconne

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EDI Records is proud to present a truly breakthrough recording of two of the three partitas by J. S. Bach (1685-1750), originally for solo violin. J. S. Bach managed to complete all of what he termed Sei Solo a Violino senza Basso accompagnato in 1720, and he would be pleased at the form they have evolved into here. It is indeed fortunate the manuscript of these works was re-discovered in 1814 in St. Petersburg among a stack of old paper to be used as wrappings in a butter shop! The arrangements debuted on this album highlight the creative understanding each of these interpreters has for Bach's music. As Paul Affelder says: Not the least among the wonders of this miraculous music is the immense range of interpretive possibilities it opens up to the performer. No two musicians approach these compositions in the same way, and each performance evokes a different response on the part of the individual listener, whose complete concentration and broadest imagination are required for proper participation in a unique and rewarding musical experience. Guitarist Michael Long opens the CD with the Allemande from Partita No. 1. Recipient of the Premio Roma Long has an illustrious recording career. His acclaimed performances on the Koch International, Helicon, Solaris, Soundset, and Courante labels have earned him recognition worldwide, and his musical appearances extend from North and South America to Europe, Asia, and Africa. According to the Washington Post Nokuthula Ngwenyama "pours out serene melodies - elegantly phrased - and virtuoso fireworks she makes seem easy." EDI presents Ngwenyama in the Doubles following the dance movements performing arrangements for viola scordatura. Scordatura means that Ngwenyama re-tunes the typically placed C-string down to a B. This makes for a fascinating sound and imaginatively touching rendition of the work. Ngwenyama then performs Partita No. 2 a fifth lower than the original, betraying more guttural bass than Bach might have imagined. The recording pleases Bach-lovers and novices alike, and its novelty in no way detracts from the quality of music EDI is proud to present to the record-buying public.

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J.S. Bach: Partitas Nos. 1 and 2

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Partita No.1 in B Flat, BWV 825: Praeludium
Partita No.1 in B Flat, BWV 825: Allemande
Partita No.1 in B Flat, BWV 825: Corrente
Partita No.1 in B Flat, BWV 825: Sarabande
Partita No.1 in B Flat, BWV 825: Menuets I & II
Partita No.1 in B Flat, BWV 825: Giga
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Partita No.2 in c, BWV 826: Allemande
Partita No.2 in c, BWV 826: Courtante
Partita No.2 in c, BWV 826: Sarabande
Partita No.2 in c, BWV 826: Rondeaux
Partita No.2 in c, BWV 826: Capriccio
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Capriccio on the Departure of his Most Beloved Brother: They tell him of the various misfortunes...
Capriccio on the Departure of his Most Beloved Brother: Adagissimo/The general lament of his friends
Capriccio on the Departure of his Most Beloved Brother: His friends come, since they see that it...
Capriccio on the Departure of his Most Beloved Brother: Postilion's Aria: Allegro poco
Capriccio on the Departure of his Most Beloved Brother: Fugue in imitation of the post-horn