Immerse yourself in the intricate and profound world of Johann Sebastian Bach with the album "Johann Sebastian Bach: Die Kunst der Fuge." This collection, released in 2000 by naïve classique, is a testament to Bach's genius, featuring his magnum opus, "Die Kunst der Fuge" (The Art of Fugue), BWV 1080. The album spans a total of 26 tracks, including 14 fugues and 4 canons, showcasing Bach's unparalleled mastery of counterpoint and fugal writing. Each piece is a meticulously crafted exploration of musical form and structure, demonstrating Bach's ability to weave complex polyphonic textures with remarkable clarity and precision.
The album begins with the first Contrapunctus and continues through a series of increasingly complex fugues, each marked by its unique character and technical brilliance. Highlights include the lively "Contrapunctus in stylo francese" and the intricate "Contrapunctus per augment et diminut," which showcases Bach's innovative use of augmentation and diminution. The album also features the unfinished "Contrapunctus" and a series of canons, including the "Canon per augmentationem in contrario motu" and the "Canon alla ottava," which display Bach's ingenious use of canonic techniques.
In addition to the fugues and canons, the album includes selections from Bach's "6 Partitas," specifically the Partita No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 826. This suite of six movements, including the elegant "Sinfonia," the graceful "Allemande," and the lively "Rondeau," provides a contrasting yet complementary perspective on Bach's compositional style. The album concludes with the playful "Capriccio," a delightful finale to this comprehensive exploration of Bach's musical artistry.
Performed with meticulous attention to detail and historical accuracy, this album offers a captivating journey through some of Bach's most intricate and intellectually stimulating works. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to Bach's music, "Johann Sebastian Bach: Die Kunst der Fuge" is an essential addition to your collection, offering a profound and enriching listening experience.
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Tracks
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 1, ContrapunctusJohann Sebastian Bach, Grigory Sokolov
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 2, ContrapunctusJohann Sebastian Bach, Grigory Sokolov
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 3, ContrapunctusJohann Sebastian Bach, Grigory Sokolov
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 4, ContrapunctusJohann Sebastian Bach, Grigory Sokolov
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 5, ContrapunctusJohann Sebastian Bach, Grigory Sokolov
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 6, Contrapunctus in stylo franceseJohann Sebastian Bach, Grigory Sokolov
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 7, Contrapunctus per augment et diminutJohann Sebastian Bach, Grigory Sokolov
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 8, Contrapunctus a 3Johann Sebastian Bach, Grigory Sokolov
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 9, Contrapunctus alla DuodecimaJohann Sebastian Bach, Grigory Sokolov
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 10, Contrapunctus alla DecimaJohann Sebastian Bach, Grigory Sokolov
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 11, Contrapunctus a 4Johann Sebastian Bach, Grigory Sokolov
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 12a, ContrapunctusJohann Sebastian Bach, Grigory Sokolov
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 12b, ContrapunctusJohann Sebastian Bach, Grigory Sokolov
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 13a, Contrapunctus inversusJohann Sebastian Bach, Grigory Sokolov
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 13b, ContrapunctusJohann Sebastian Bach, Grigory Sokolov
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 19, Contrapunctus unfinifhedJohann Sebastian Bach, Grigory Sokolov
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 14, Canon per augmentationem in contrario motuJohann Sebastian Bach, Grigory Sokolov
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 15, Canon alla ottavaJohann Sebastian Bach, Grigory Sokolov
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 16, Canon alla decima contrapunto alla terzaJohann Sebastian Bach, Grigory Sokolov
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 17, Canon alla duodecima in contrapunto alla qintaJohann Sebastian Bach, Grigory Sokolov
6 Partitas, No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 826: No. 1, SinfoniaJohann Sebastian Bach, Grigory Sokolov
6 Partitas, No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 826: No. 2, AllemandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Grigory Sokolov
6 Partitas, No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 826: No. 3, CouranteJohann Sebastian Bach, Grigory Sokolov
6 Partitas, No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 826: No. 4, SarabandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Grigory Sokolov
6 Partitas, No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 826: No. 5, RondeauJohann Sebastian Bach, Grigory Sokolov
6 Partitas, No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 826: No. 6, CapriccioJohann Sebastian Bach, Grigory Sokolov
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