Johann Sebastian Bach's Clavier-Ãœbung II elevates two differing national styles to create a pair of incomparable masterpieces. The Italian Concerto uses the spectacular effects available from a two-manual harpsichord to represent contrasts between different groups of instruments, while the French Overture, Bach's longest keyboard suite, explores French harmonies, rhythms, ornamentation and melodic invention in the dark and dramatic key of B minor. Both the multiple counterpoint of the Fantasia and Fugue in A minor and the unusual harmonic richness of the Sonata in D minor further represent Bach's mastery of the keyboard and genius as a composer.

Tracklist:

Concerto Italiano BWV 971~Without any tempo indication
Concerto Italiano BWV 971~Andante
Concerto Italiano BWV 971~Presto
Fantasia and Fugue BWV 904~Fantasia
Fantasia and Fugue BWV 904~Fugue
French Overture BWV 831~Ouverture
French Overture BWV 831~Courante
French Overture BWV 831~Gavottes I ; II
French Overture BWV 831~Passepieds I ; II
French Overture BWV 831~Sarabande
French Overture BWV 831~Gigue
French Overture BWV 831~Echo
Sonata in D minor, BWV 964~Adagio
Sonata in D minor, BWV 964~Thema Allegro
Sonata in D minor, BWV 964~Andante
Sonata in D minor, BWV 964~Allegro

UPC: 8007144079222
Label: Dynamic
Release Date: 10.15.21
Format: CD

J Bach .S. / Artifoni - Echo (CD)