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Bach: Masterpieces
- 2025
- 77 tracks
- 3 uur, 24 min
- classical
Album Description
Johann Sebastian Bach's 'Bach: Masterpieces' is a sublime collection of the composer's most revered works, showcasing his unparalleled mastery of classical music. Released on 6 March 2025 via Warner Classics, this extensive album spans 3 hours and 24 minutes, taking listeners on a journey through the Baroque era's most exquisite compositions.
With a diverse range of pieces, from the intricate 'Prelude in C Minor, BWV 999' to the majestic 'Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049', Bach's genius is on full display. The album features an array of instruments, including piano, violin, and guitar, each one highlighting the composer's innovative approach to melody and harmony.
The 'Goldberg Variations, BWV 988' are a particular highlight, with their intricate patterns and beautiful nuances, while the 'Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007' showcases Bach's ability to craft poignant, expressive music for solo instruments. The 'Mass in B minor, BWV 232' and 'St John Passion, BWV 245' excerpts demonstrate his skill in composing grand, sweeping choral pieces.
Throughout the album, Bach's music is characterized by its technical brilliance, emotional depth, and spiritual intensity. From the serene 'Air' from 'Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068' to the dramatic 'Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244' excerpts, each piece is a testament to the composer's boundless creativity and innovative spirit.
'Bach: Masterpieces' is a must-have for classical music enthusiasts, offering a comprehensive and captivating overview of Johann Sebastian Bach's remarkable oeuvre. With its stunning performances and meticulous production, this album is sure to delight and inspire, providing a lasting tribute to one of the greatest composers in history.
Tracks
- Bach, JS: Prelude in C Minor, BWV 999Johann Sebastian Bach, Alexandre Tharaud
- Bach, JS: Musikalisches Opfer, BWV 1079: Fuga canonica in epidiapenteJohann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt
- 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: Violin Sonata No. 3 in E Major, BWV 1016: III. Adagio ma non tantoJohann Sebastian Bach, Renaud Capuçon, David Fray
- Bach, JS: Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1018: II. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Renaud Capuçon, David Fray
- Bach, JS: Concerto for Violin and Oboe in C Minor, BWV 1060: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Nemanja Radulović, Double Sens, Sébastien Giot
- Bach, JS: Concerto for 2 Pianos in C Minor, BWV 1062: I. VivaceJohann Sebastian Bach, David Fray, Audrey Vigoureux, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse
- Bach, JS: Ein ungefärbt Gemüte, BWV 24: No. 1, Aria. "Ein ungefärbt Gemüte"Johann Sebastian Bach, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Paul Esswood, Concentus Musicus Wien
- Bach, JS: Italian Concerto in F Major, BWV 971: I. —Johann Sebastian Bach, Fazıl Say
- Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049: II. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Catherine Latham, Iona Brown, John Constable, Philip Pickett
- Bach, JS: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude and Fugue No. 1 in C Major, BWV 846: PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Daniel Barenboim
- Bach, JS: Suite in G Minor, BWV 995: V. Gavottes I & IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Sharon Isbin
- Bach, JS: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, Prelude and Fugue No. 6 in D Minor, BWV 851: PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Daniel Barenboim
- Bach, JS: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: AriaJohann Sebastian Bach, David Fray
- Bach, JS: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation IJohann Sebastian Bach, David Fray
- Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: VII. BadinerieJohann Sebastian Bach, Emmanuel Pahud, Berliner Barock Solisten, Rainer Kussmaul
- Bach, JS: Keyboard Concerto in D Minor, BWV 974: II. Adagio (After Marcello's Oboe Concerto)Johann Sebastian Bach, Alexandre Tharaud, Les Violins du Roy, Bernard Labadie
- Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. AirJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
- Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: I. —Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, George Malcolm
- Bach, JS / Orch. Marriner: Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd, BWV 208 "Jagdkantate": IX. Aria. "Schafe können sicher weiden"Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Ian Watson
- Bach, JS / Arr. Kempff: Flute Sonata No. 2 in E-Flat Major, BWV 1031: II. SicilianoJohann Sebastian Bach, Andrew von Oeyen
- Bach, JS: Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: Choral. "Jesus bleibet meine Freude, Meines Herzen Lust und Saft"Johann Sebastian Bach, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
- Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Gautier Capuçon
- Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: V. Menuets I & IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Gautier Capuçon
- Bach, JS: Concerto for 2 Pianos in C Minor, BWV 1060: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, David Fray, Emmanuel Christien, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse
- Bach, JS: Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2, Prelude and Fugue No. 11 in F Major, BWV 880: I. PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Piotr Anderszewski
- Bach, JS: Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2, Prelude and Fugue No. 17 in A-Flat Major, BWV 886: I. PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Piotr Anderszewski
- Bach, JS: Sonata for Solo Violin No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 1003: III. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Augustin Hadelich
- Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. AirJohann Sebastian Bach, Renaud Capuçon, Guillaume Bellom
- Bach, JS: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation X. FughettaJohann Sebastian Bach, Beatrice Rana
- Bach, JS: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation XXVIIIJohann Sebastian Bach, Beatrice Rana
- Bach, JS: Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: II. Largo ma non tantoJohann Sebastian Bach, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Leslie Pearson, Salvatore Accardo, English Chamber Orchestra
- Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. Air (Arr. Yang for Guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Xuefei Yang
- Bach, JS: Violin Sonata No. 4 in C Minor, BWV 1017: I. Siciliano. LargoJohann Sebastian Bach, Renaud Capuçon, David Fray
- Bach, JS: Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 1, Chor. "Kommt, ihr Töchter helft mir klagen"Johann Sebastian Bach, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Arnold Schoenberg Chor, Vienna Boys' Choir, Concentus Musicus Wien
- Bach, JS: Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 6, Aria. "Buß und Reu"Johann Sebastian Bach, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Bernarda Fink, Concentus Musicus Wien
- Bach, JS: Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 30, Aria mit Chor. "Ach, nun ist mein Jesus hin!"Johann Sebastian Bach, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Arnold Schoenberg Chor, Vienna Boys' Choir, Bernarda Fink, Concentus Musicus Wien
- Bach, JS: Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 39, Aria. "Erbarme dich"Johann Sebastian Bach, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Bernarda Fink, Concentus Musicus Wien
- Bach, JS: Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 52, Aria. "Können Tränen meinen Wangen"Johann Sebastian Bach, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Elisabeth Von Magnus, Concentus Musicus Wien
- Bach, JS: Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 68, Chor. "Wir setzen uns mit Tränen nieder"Johann Sebastian Bach, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Arnold Schoenberg Chor, Vienna Boys' Choir, Concentus Musicus Wien
- Bach: Arioso (Arr. Cortot After Harpsichord Concerto No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1056)Johann Sebastian Bach, Dong Hyek Lim
- Bach: Adagio (After Violin Concerto No. 2, BWV 1042)Johann Sebastian Bach, Gabriela Montero
- Bach, JS: Sonata for Solo Violin No. 1 in G Minor, BWV 1001: II. FugaJohann Sebastian Bach, Augustin Hadelich
- Bach, JS: Concerto for 4 Pianos in A Minor, BWV 1065: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, David Fray, Audrey Vigoureux, Emmanuel Christien, Jacques Rouvier, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse
- Bach, JS: Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1056: II. LargoJohann Sebastian Bach, Andrei Gavrilov, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
- Bach, JS: Schemellis Musicalisches Gesang-Buch: Mein Jesu! Was vor Seelenweh, BWV 487Johann Sebastian Bach, Sabine Devieilhe, Pygmalion, Raphael Pichon
- Bach, JS: St John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 1: No. 1, Chor. "Herr, unser Herrscher"Johann Sebastian Bach, Marc Minkowski, Les Musiciens du Louvre.Grenoble
- Bach, JS: St John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 2: No. 35, Arie. "Zerfliesse, mein Herze"Johann Sebastian Bach, Marc Minkowski, Lenneke Ruiten, Les Musiciens du Louvre.Grenoble
- Bach, JS: St John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 2: No. 39, Chor. "Ruht wohl, ihr heiligen Gebeine"Johann Sebastian Bach, Marc Minkowski, Les Musiciens du Louvre.Grenoble, Christian Immler, Colin Balzer, David Hansen, Delphine Galou, Ditte Andersen, Felix Speer, Lenneke Ruiten, Valerio Contaldo
- Bach, JS: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140: I. Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Transcr. Garcia for Guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Thibaut García
About Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach, born in 1685 in Eisenach, Germany, stands as one of the most influential figures in the history of Western music. A prolific composer and virtuoso performer on multiple instruments, Bach's genius spans a vast array of genres and forms. His compositions, ranging from the intricate Brandenburg Concertos to the profound St. Matthew Passion, showcase his unparalleled mastery of harmony, counterpoint, and emotional depth. Bach's keyboard works, such as the Goldberg Variations and The Well-Tempered Clavier, are staples of the classical repertoire, while his organ pieces like the Toccata and Fugue in D minor continue to inspire awe. Bach's legacy, revitalized during the 19th-century Bach Revival, endures as a testament to his enduring brilliance and innovation. His music, respected for its technical brilliance, intellectual rigor, and artistic beauty, continues to captivate audiences and musicians alike.
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