Wilhelm Friedemann Bach was renowned as a brilliant improviser and keyboard performer. His keyboard sonatas, filled with quirky contrasts and a more adventurously chromatic and exploratory style than that of his contemporaries, attest to his individualism and virtuoso technical skill. His only Suite reworks and expands his father, J.S. Bach's models, turning conventional dance movements into character pieces. W.F. Bach's enthralling and unexpected twists and turns create an expressive and unique musical language, performed by the 'wonderful' Julia Brown. (Fanfare on 8.570530, W.F. Bach Keyboard Works Vol. 2). Julia Brown is currently Director of Music and Organist at First United Methodist Church in Eugene, Oregon, while also maintaining a full schedule of teaching, performing and recording. She is also active as a harpsichordist, exploring performance practice and early music in chamber music settings.

Tracklist:

Keyboard Sonata In E Flat Major, Fk. 5: I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Keyboard Sonata In E Flat Major, Fk. 5: II. Largo
Keyboard Sonata In E Flat Major, Fk. 5: III. Presto
Keyboard Sonata In B Flat Major, Fk. 9: I. Un Poco Allegro
Keyboard Sonata In B Flat Major, Fk. 9: II. Grazioso
Keyboard Sonata In B Flat Major, Fk. 9: III. Allegro DI Molto
Keyboard Suite In G Minor, Fk. 24: I. Allemande
Keyboard Suite In G Minor, Fk. 24: II. Courante
Keyboard Suite In G Minor, Fk. 24: III. Sarabande
Keyboard Suite In G Minor, Fk. 24: IV. Presto
Keyboard Suite In G Minor, Fk. 24: V. Bouree - Trio I - Trio II
Keyboard Sonata In C Major, Fk. 2: I. Allegro
Keyboard Sonata In C Major, Fk. 2: II. Grave
Keyboard Sonata In C Major, Fk. 2: III. Presto
Keyboard Sonata In D Major, Fk. 4: I. Allegretto
Keyboard Sonata In D Major, Fk. 4: II. Suave
Keyboard Sonata In D Major, Fk. 4: III. Vivace

UPC: 747313281473
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 8.28.12
Format: CD

Julia Brown - Keyboard Works: Sonatas & Suite 3 (CD)