Immerse yourself in the exquisite world of classical guitar with Alexandre Lagoya's upcoming album, "Lagoya Joue Bach, Scarlatti & Weiss," set to release on September 22, 2025, under Warner Classics. This captivating collection showcases Lagoya's masterful interpretations of works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Domenico Scarlatti, and Sylvius Leopold Weiss, all transcribed for the guitar.
The album opens with a transcendent rendition of Bach's "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben," followed by a selection of pieces from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach, including delicate minuets and spirited marches. Lagoya's nuanced playing brings out the intricate beauty of these compositions, originally attributed to Bach but now recognized as works by other composers such as Petzold and Hasse.
The second half of the album features a series of sonatas by Domenico Scarlatti, known for their virtuosic demands and expressive depth. Lagoya navigates these pieces with remarkable skill, highlighting the contrast between the lively and introspective moments. The album concludes with a selection of works by Sylvius Leopold Weiss, including the poignant "Tombeau sur la mort de M. le Comte de Logy" and the lively "Capriccio in D Major."
With a total duration of 53 minutes, this album is a testament to Lagoya's artistry and his ability to breathe new life into these timeless compositions. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Lagoya Joue Bach, Scarlatti & Weiss" promises an enriching and enjoyable listening experience.
Bach, JS: Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147, Pt. 2: X. Jesus bleibet meine Freude (Transcr. Lagoya for Guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Alexandre Lagoya
Bach, CPE: Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach: March in D Major (Formerly Attributed to JS Bach as BWV Anh. 122) [Transcr. Lagoya for Guitar]Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Alexandre Lagoya
Bach, CPE: Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach: Polonaise in G Minor, BWV Anh. 125 (Formerly Attributed to JS Bach as BWV Anh. 125) [Transcr. Lagoya for Guitar]Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Alexandre Lagoya
Bach, JS: Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach: Musette in D Major, BWV Anh. 126 (Transcr. Lagoya for Guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Alexandre Lagoya
Petzold: Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach: Minuet in G Major (Formerly Attributed to JS Bach as BWV Anh. 114) [Transcr. Lagoya for Guitar]Christian Petzold, Alexandre Lagoya
Bach, JS: Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach: Polonaise in G Major, BWV Anh. 130 (Also Attributed to Hasse) [Transcr. Lagoya for Guitar]Johann Sebastian Bach, Alexandre Lagoya
Petzold: Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach: Minuet in G Major (Formerly Attributed to JS Bach as BWV Anh. 115) [Transcr. Lagoya for Guitar]Christian Petzold, Alexandre Lagoya
Bach, JS: Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach: March in E-Flat Major, BWV Anh. 127 (Transcr. Lagoya for Guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Alexandre Lagoya
Scarlatti, D: Keyboard Sonata in D Major, Kk. 490 (Transcr. Lagoya for Guitar)Domenico Scarlatti, Alexandre Lagoya
Scarlatti, D: Keyboard Sonata in D Minor, Kk. 77 (Transcr. Lagoya for Guitar)Domenico Scarlatti, Alexandre Lagoya
Scarlatti, D: Keyboard Sonata in A Major, Kk. 453 (Transcr. Lagoya for Guitar)Domenico Scarlatti, Alexandre Lagoya
Scarlatti, D: Keyboard Sonata in A Minor, Kk. 36 (Transcr. Lagoya for Guitar)Domenico Scarlatti, Alexandre Lagoya
Weiss: British Library MS Add. 30387: No. 20, Tombeau sur la mort de M. le Comte de Logy, WSW 20 (Transcr. Lagoya for Guitar)Silvius Leopold Weiss, Alexandre Lagoya
Weiss: British Library MS Add. 30387: No. 25, Capriccio in D Major (Transcr. Lagoya for Guitar)Silvius Leopold Weiss, Alexandre Lagoya
Weiss: Fantasia, WSW 9 (Transcr. Lagoya for Guitar)Silvius Leopold Weiss, Alexandre Lagoya
Weiss: Lute Sonata in B-Flat Major, WSW 49: VI. Presto (Transcr. Lagoya for Guitar)Silvius Leopold Weiss, Alexandre Lagoya