Christoph Harer presents a unique and captivating exploration of Johann Sebastian Bach's timeless compositions with his album "BACH Reconstructed," set to release on July 5, 2024, under audite Musikproduktion. This album is a testament to Harer's exceptional skill in transcribing and reimagining Bach's masterpieces, offering a fresh perspective on the Baroque era's most celebrated works.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 4 minutes, the album features three concertos, each meticulously crafted by Harer. The Neubrandenburg Concerto No. 1 draws inspiration from Bach's Christmas Oratorio and Aria variata alla maniera italiana, showcasing a series of intricate variations that highlight Harer's virtuosic arrangements. The Neubrandenburg Concerto No. 2 is based on Bach's Concerto for Three Harpsichords, Strings, and Basso Continuo in C Major, BWV 1064, while the Neubrandenburg Concerto No. 3 incorporates elements from various Bach compositions, including the Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord, the Triple Concerto, and the English Suite for Harpsichord.
Christoph Harer's "BACH Reconstructed" is not just a collection of transcriptions but a creative reinterpretation that breathes new life into Bach's music. Harer's arrangements are both respectful of the original works and innovative, offering a unique listening experience that appeals to both Bach enthusiasts and those discovering his music for the first time. This album is a celebration of Bach's enduring legacy and a showcase of Christoph Harer's remarkable talent as a transcriber and performer.
Neubrandenburg Concerto No. 1: I. Vivace (Transcr. By Harer, after Bach's Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248: Opening chorus of the fifth Cantata)Christoph Harer, Johann Sebastian Bach, La Festa Musicale
Neubrandenburg Concerto No. 1: II. Aria (Transcr. By Harer, after Bach's Aria variata alla maniera italiana BWV 989)Johann Sebastian Bach, Christoph Harer, La Festa Musicale
Neubrandenburg Concerto No. 1: II. Aria - Variation 1 (Transcr. By Harer, after Bach's Aria variata alla maniera italiana BWV 989)Christoph Harer, Johann Sebastian Bach, La Festa Musicale
Neubrandenburg Concerto No. 1: II. Aria - Variation 2 (Transcr. By Harer, after Bach's Aria variata alla maniera italiana BWV 989)Christoph Harer, Johann Sebastian Bach, La Festa Musicale
Neubrandenburg Concerto No. 1: II. Aria - Variation 3. Più Allegro (Transcr. By Harer, after Bach's Aria variata alla maniera italiana BWV 989)Christoph Harer, Johann Sebastian Bach, La Festa Musicale
Neubrandenburg Concerto No. 1: II. Aria - Variation 4 (Transcr. By Harer, after Bach's Aria variata alla maniera italiana BWV 989)Christoph Harer, Johann Sebastian Bach, La Festa Musicale
Neubrandenburg Concerto No. 1: II. Aria - Variation 5 (Transcr. By Harer, after Bach's Aria variata alla maniera italiana BWV 989)Christoph Harer, Johann Sebastian Bach, La Festa Musicale
Neubrandenburg Concerto No. 1: II. Aria - Variation 6 (Transcr. By Harer, after Bach's Aria variata alla maniera italiana BWV 989)Christoph Harer, Johann Sebastian Bach, La Festa Musicale
Neubrandenburg Concerto No. 1: II. Aria - Variation 7 (Transcr. By Harer, after Bach's Aria variata alla maniera italiana BWV 989)Christoph Harer, Johann Sebastian Bach, La Festa Musicale
Neubrandenburg Concerto No. 1: II. Aria - Variation 8. Tempo Primo (Transcr. By Harer, after Bach's Aria variata alla maniera italiana BWV 989)Christoph Harer, Johann Sebastian Bach, La Festa Musicale
Neubrandenburg Concerto No. 1: III. Adagio ad Libitum (Transcr. By Harer, after Bach's Aria variata alla maniera italiana BWV 989)Christoph Harer, Johann Sebastian Bach, La Festa Musicale
Neubrandenburg Concerto No. 1: IV. Presto (Transcr. By Harer, after Bach's Italian Concerto in F Major, BWV 971)Johann Sebastian Bach, Christoph Harer, La Festa Musicale
Neubrandenburg Concerto No. 2 after BWV 1064: I. Allegro (Transcr. By Harer, after Bach's Concerto for Three Harpsichords, Strings, and Basso Continuo in C Major, BWV 1064)Christoph Harer, Johann Sebastian Bach, La Festa Musicale
Neubrandenburg Concerto No. 2 after BWV 1064: II. Adagio (Transcr. By Harer, after Bach's Concerto for Three Harpsichords, Strings, and Basso Continuo in C Major, BWV 1064)Christoph Harer, Johann Sebastian Bach, La Festa Musicale
Neubrandenburg Concerto No. 2 after BWV 1064: III. Allegro (Transcr. By Harer, after Bach's Concerto for Three Harpsichords, Strings, and Basso Continuo in C Major, BWV 1064)Christoph Harer, Johann Sebastian Bach, La Festa Musicale
Neubrandenburg Concerto No. 3: I. Allegro (Transcr. By Harer, after Bach's Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord, BWV 1029)Johann Sebastian Bach, Christoph Harer, La Festa Musicale
Neubrandenburg Concerto No. 3: II. Adagio ma non tanto e Dolce (Transcr. By Harer, after Bach's Triple Concerto, BWV 1044 and Organ Trio Sonata, BWV 527)Christoph Harer, Johann Sebastian Bach, La Festa Musicale
Neubrandenburg Concerto No. 3: III. Gavotte I - Gavotte II (Transcr. By Harer, after Bach's English Suite for Harpsichord, BWV 808)Christoph Harer, Johann Sebastian Bach, La Festa Musicale
Neubrandenburg Concerto No. 3: IV. Aria (Transcr. By Harer, after Bach's "Gedenke doch, mein Geist, zurücke" BWV 509)Johann Sebastian Bach, Christoph Harer, La Festa Musicale
Neubrandenburg Concerto No. 3: V. Allegro (Transcr. By Harer, after Bach's Overture in the French Style for Harpsichord, BWV 831)Christoph Harer, Johann Sebastian Bach, La Festa Musicale
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