Bach's harpsichord concertos are arguably the first in the history of music designed specifically for this instrument. Composing them, Bach aimed to adapt the string writing of Italian instrumental concertos to a keyboard instrument, while simultaneously enriching this style with typically-German traits such as counterpoint and motivic development. Francesco Corti and il pomo d'oro present concertos BWV 1052, 1053, 1055 and 1058 as the first volume of what should become a cycle spanning four albums. Corti has chosen to combine these four concertos for the full orchestral sound they call for, while later recordings in this series will have a chamber setting in comparison. For tempo choices and melodic variations, Corti has been inspired by treatises from Bach's time, as well as the composer's own written-out ornamentations. Francesco Corti belongs to the most established harpsichordists of his generation. He makes his PENTATONE debut together with the multi-award-winning ensemble il pomo d'oro, who recorded two vocal recital albums with the label: Carnevale 1729 with Ann Hallenberg (2017), as well as Prologue with Francesca Aspromonte (2018).

Tracklist:

Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 In D Minor, Bwv 1052: I. Allegro
Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 In D Minor, Bwv 1052: II. Adagio
Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 In D Minor, Bwv 1052: III. Allegro
Harpsichord Concerto No. 2 In E Major, Bwv 1053: I. Allegro
Harpsichord Concerto No. 2 In E Major, Bwv 1053: II. Siciliano
Harpsichord Concerto No. 2 In E Major, Bwv 1053: III. Allegro
Harpsichord Concerto No. 7 In G Minor, Bwv 1058: I. Allegro
Harpsichord Concerto No. 7 In G Minor, Bwv 1058: II. Andante
Harpsichord Concerto No. 7 In G Minor, Bwv 1058: III. Allegro Assai
Harpsichord Concerto No. 4 In A Major, Bwv 1055: I. Allegro
Harpsichord Concerto No. 4 In A Major, Bwv 1055: II. Larghetto
Harpsichord Concerto No. 4 In A Major, Bwv 1055: III. Allegro Ma Non Tanto

UPC: 827949083761
Label: Pentatone
Release Date: 3.20.20
Format: CD

J Bach S / Corti / Il Pomo Doro - Harpsichord Concertos (CD)