Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical piano with Ferruccio Busoni's "Bach-Busoni," released on January 31, 2020, under the Fuga Libera label. This captivating album spans a generous 76 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of compositions that showcase Busoni's mastery and his profound interpretation of Bach's works.
The album opens with a stirring rendition of the Chaconne in D Minor, a piece originally composed for violin but masterfully arranged for piano. This is followed by a series of ten chorale preludes, each a gem in its own right. From the solemnity of "Komm, Gott Schöpfer, heiliger Geist" to the jubilant "Nun freut euch, Lieben Christen g'mein," these preludes offer a diverse exploration of Bach's sacred music.
Busoni's arrangement of the Fantasia Contrappuntistica concludes the album, demonstrating his technical prowess and deep understanding of Bach's contrapuntal style. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Bach-Busoni" promises an enriching and enjoyable listening experience.
2019 Outhere2019 Jan Michiels
Tracks
Chaconne in D Minor, BV B 24 - Arr. for Piano of Partita No. 2 for Violin, BWV 1004Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni, Jan Michiels
Zehn Choralvorspiele, BV B 27: I. Komm, Gott Schöpfer, heiliger Geist, BWV 667Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni, Jan Michiels
Zehn Choralvorspiele, BV B 27: II. Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni, Jan Michiels
Zehn Choralvorspiele, BV B 27: III. Nun komm’ der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni, Jan Michiels
Zehn Choralvorspiele, BV B 27: IV. Nun freut euch, Lieben Christen g'mein, BWV 734aJohann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni, Jan Michiels
Zehn Choralvorspiele, BV B 27: V. Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 639Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni, Jan Michiels
Zehn Choralvorspiele, BV B 27: VI. Herr Gott, nun schleuss den Himmel auf, BWV 617Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni, Jan Michiels
Zehn Choralvorspiele, BV B 27: VII. Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt, BWV 637Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni, Jan Michiels
Zehn Choralvorspiele, BV B 27: VIII. Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt, BWV 705Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni, Jan Michiels
Zehn Choralvorspiele, BV B 27: IX. In dir ist Freude, BWV 615Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni, Jan Michiels
Zehn Choralvorspiele, BV B 27: X. Jesus Christus, unser Heiland, BWV 665Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni, Jan Michiels
Fantasia Contrappuntistica, BV 256Ferruccio Busoni, Jan Michiels
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