'The genesis for this recording began in 2000, the year commemorating the 250th anniversary of Johann Sebastian Bach's death, when I began concert tours dedicated exclusively to his music. I chose this repertoire carefully, including many of the genres in which Bach so skillfully composed. For students, I included selections from Anna Magdalena's Notebook, Preludes and Fugues, and a variety of Inventions. For the more sophisticated listener, I chose the Italian Concerto, the French Suite, the Toccata and the Fantasy. Representing the religious aspect of Bach's life, I have selected cherished arrangements of ' Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring' and 'Sheep May Safely Graze' . From the simple to the sublime, the intellectual genius and emotional profundity of Bach is apparent in each work.' Dr. Mark Laverty 'Dr. Mark Laverty is a pianist worth watching...' Dr. Ruth Slenczynska, Concert Pianist, New York, New York. 'Like Bach, Dr. Laverty is of Lutheran background. Combined with his profession of being an organist for the Lutheran Church, Mark has developed a profound affinity for Bach's music that has benefited him in developing a unique style of interpreting the music.' Stan Ford, Professor, Mozarteum, Salzburg, Austria. 'Mark Laverty is an accomplished pianist with a fine repertoire of Bach music. He brings a great deal of warmth and personality to his performances. His concert was thoroughly enjoyed in Cambridge.' Rev. Reg Quirk, Chairman Evangelical Lutheran Church of England, Cambridge, England.

Tracklist:

Fantasy In C Minor, Bwv 906
French Suite No. 5 In G Major, Bwv 816, Allemande
Courante
Sarabande
Gavotte
Bouree
Loure
Gigue
Sheep May Safely Graze
Prelude And Fugue In G Major, Bwv 860
Prelude And Fugue In C Major, Bwv 846
Prelude And Fugue In C Minor, Bwv 847
Arioso, From The Klavier Concerto In F Minor, Bwv 1056
Concerto In The Italian Style, Bwv 971: Allegro
Andante
Presto
Anna Magdalena's Notebook: Minuet In G
March In D Major
Minuet In G Major
Bouree In E Minor
Musette In D Major
Four Inventions: No. 1 In C Major, Bwv 772
No. 13 In A Minor, Bwv 784
No. 8 In F Major, Bwv 779
No. 4 In D Minor, Bwv 775
Toccata In G Major, Bwv 916: Allegro
Adagio
Presto
Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring

UPC: 658963010422
Label: Cd Baby
Release Date: 4.30.07
Format: CD

Mark Laverty - Music of Bach (CD)