Immerse yourself in the intricate and captivating world of Christoph Graupner's harpsichord masterpieces with the comprehensive collection "Graupner: Complete Harpsichord Music." Released on May 28, 2021, under the Brilliant Classics label, this album spans an impressive two hours and fifty minutes, offering a deep dive into the baroque composer's extensive harpsichord repertoire.
Christoph Graupner, a contemporary of Johann Sebastian Bach, was a prolific composer whose works have often been overshadowed by his more famous counterpart. This album provides a rare opportunity to explore Graupner's complete harpsichord music, showcasing his virtuosity and the rich diversity of his compositions.
The album features a series of partitas, each consisting of multiple movements that range from the stately Allemande to the lively Rigaudon and the intricate Chaconne. Graupner's music is characterized by its melodic inventiveness, harmonic richness, and rhythmic vitality. The partitas in various keys—C Major, C Minor, D Major, D Minor, E-Flat Major, E Major, E Minor, and F Major—demonstrate Graupner's mastery of the harpsichord and his ability to evoke a wide range of emotions and moods.
Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of baroque music or a curious newcomer, this collection offers a rewarding journey through the works of a composer who deserves wider recognition. The detailed and nuanced performances bring Graupner's music to life, highlighting its beauty and complexity. Dive into this remarkable album and discover the timeless elegance of Christoph Graupner's harpsichord compositions.
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Tracks
Partita in C Major, Gwv 101: I. PraeludiumChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in C Major, Gwv 101: II. AllemandeChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in C Major, Gwv 101: III. Courante (I)Christoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in C Major, Gwv 101: IV. Courante (II)Christoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in C Major, Gwv 101: V. SarabandeChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in C Major, Gwv 101: Vi. MenuetChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in C Major, Gwv 101: VII. Rigaudon en RondeauxChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in C Minor, Gwv 102: I. AllemandeChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in C Minor, Gwv 102: II. CouranteChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in C Minor, Gwv 102: III. SarabandeChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in C Minor, Gwv 102: IV. Rigaudon en RondeauxChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in C Minor, Gwv 102: V. GiqueChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in D Major, Gwv 103: I. AllemandeChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in D Major, Gwv 103: II. CouranteChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in D Major, Gwv 103: III. Sarabande & DoubleChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in D Major, Gwv 103: IV. AirChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in D Major, Gwv 103: V. LoureChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in D Major, Gwv 103: Vi. MenuetChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in D Major, Gwv 103: VII. ChacconChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in D Minor, Gwv 104: I. AllemandeChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in D Minor, Gwv 104: II. CouranteChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in D Minor, Gwv 104: III. Sarabande & Double I-IIChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in D Minor, Gwv 104: IV. MenuetChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in E-Flat Major, Gwv 105: I. AllemandeChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in E-Flat Major, Gwv 105: II. CouranteChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in E-Flat Major, Gwv 105: III. Sarabande & DoubleChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in E-Flat Major, Gwv 105: IV. MenuetChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in E-Flat Major, Gwv 105: V. LoureChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in E-Flat Major, Gwv 105: Vi. GiqueChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in E Major, Gwv 106: I. AllemandeChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in E Major, Gwv 106: II. CouranteChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in E Major, Gwv 106: III. SarabandeChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in E Major, Gwv 106: IV. MenuetChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in E Major, Gwv 106: V. GiqueChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in E Minor, Gwv 107: I. AllemandeChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in E Minor, Gwv 107: II. CouranteChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in E Minor, Gwv 107: III. SarabandeChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in E Minor, Gwv 107: IV. Air en Menuet & DoubleChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in E Minor, Gwv 107: V. MenuetChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in E Minor, Gwv 107: Vi. AirChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in E Minor, Gwv 107: VII. GiqueChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in F Major, Gwv 108: I. AllemandeChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in F Major, Gwv 108: II. Rigaudon en RondeauxChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in F Major, Gwv 108: III. Menuet I-IIChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in F Major, Gwv 108: IV. Sarabande & Variatio I-II-III-IVChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in F Major, Gwv 108: V. AirChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in F Major, Gwv 108: Vi. GiqueChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in D Major, Gwv 701: I. AllemandeChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in D Major, Gwv 701: II. CourranteChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
Partita in D Major, Gwv 701: III. RigoudonChristoph Graupner, De Luca Fernando
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