Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Johann Sebastian Bach's masterpieces, reimagined for the guitar in the album "Bach: Transcriptions and Arrangements for Guitar." Released in 2011 under the Naxos label, this collection showcases the brilliance of Bach's compositions, skillfully adapted by Graham Anthony Devine. Spanning a duration of one hour and four minutes, the album features 15 tracks, including selections from Bach's renowned chorales, cello suites, violin partitas, and more. Highlights include the transcendent "Jesus bleibet meine Freude" from BWV 147 and the iconic "Ciaccona" from the Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor. Devine's meticulous arrangements bring a fresh perspective to these classical pieces, making them accessible and captivating for both classical enthusiasts and new listeners alike. Whether you're a seasoned admirer of Bach's work or discovering it for the first time, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that celebrates the enduring genius of one of history's greatest composers.
2011 Naxos2011 Naxos
Tracks
18 Chorales, BWV 651-668, "Leipziger Chorale": Nun komm der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659 (Arr. G.A. Devine for guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Graham Anthony Devine
Cello Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: I. Prelude (Arr. G.A. Devine for guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Graham Anthony Devine
Cello Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: II. Allemande (Arr. G.A. Devine for guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Graham Anthony Devine
Cello Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: III. Courante (Arr. G.A. Devine for guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Graham Anthony Devine
Cello Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: IV. Sarabande (Arr. G.A. Devine for guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Graham Anthony Devine
Cello Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: V. Bourrees I-II (Arr. G.A. Devine for guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Graham Anthony Devine
Cello Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: VI. Gigue (Arr. G.A. Devine for guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Graham Anthony Devine
Das Orgelbüchlein, BWV 599-644: Ich ruf' zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 639 (Arr. G.A. Devine for guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Graham Anthony Devine
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: Jesus bleibet meine Freude (Arr. G.A. Devine for guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Graham Anthony Devine
Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004: I. Allemanda (Arr. G.A. Devine for guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Graham Anthony Devine
Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004: II. Corrente (Arr. G.A. Devine for guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Graham Anthony Devine
Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004: III. Sarabanda (Arr. G.A. Devine for guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Graham Anthony Devine
Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004: IV. Giga (Arr. G.A. Devine for guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Graham Anthony Devine
Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004: V. Ciaccona (Arr. G.A. Devine for guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Graham Anthony Devine
Anna Magdalena Notenbuch (Clavier-Buchlein III): Bist du bei mir, BWV 508 [attrib. G.H. Stolzel] [arr. G.A. Devine for guitar]Johann Sebastian Bach, Graham Anthony Devine
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