Immerse yourself in the timeless genius of Johann Sebastian Bach with this exquisite recording of "L'offrande musicale, BWV 1079." Released on April 4, 2014, under the esteemed Pierre Verany label, this album is a masterful collection of Bach's intricate and profound compositions, performed with exceptional skill and sensitivity.
The album spans a concise yet impactful 52 minutes, featuring a series of ricercares, canons, and a sonata, all showcasing Bach's unparalleled mastery of counterpoint and musical form. The "Ricercare a 3" opens the album with its complex, three-voice fugue, setting the stage for the intricate canons that follow. Each piece is a testament to Bach's ingenuity, from the playful "Canon a 2 violini in unisono" to the intricate "Fuga canonica in epidiapente."
The "Sonata in C Minor" provides a moment of respite, with its four movements offering a more familiar structure amidst the album's intricate contrapuntal works. The album closes with the "Canon perpetuus," a fitting end to this journey through Bach's musical brilliance.
This recording is a must for any classical music enthusiast, offering a chance to experience Bach's intellectual and artistic prowess firsthand. Whether you're a seasoned listener or new to Bach's music, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
ArionPaul Kuentz
Tracks
L'offrande musicale, Op. 6, BWV 1079: Ricercare a 3Johann Sebastian Bach, Orchestre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
L'offrande musicale, Op. 6, BWV 1079: Canon perpetuus super thema regiumJohann Sebastian Bach, Orchestre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
L'offrande musicale, Op. 6, BWV 1079: Canon a 2 cancrizansJohann Sebastian Bach, Orchestre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
L'offrande musicale, Op. 6, BWV 1079: Canon a 2 violini in unisonoJohann Sebastian Bach, Orchestre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
L'offrande musicale, Op. 6, BWV 1079: Canon a 2 per motum contratiumJohann Sebastian Bach, Orchestre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
L'offrande musicale, Op. 6, BWV 1079: Canon a 2 per augmentationem, contrario motuJohann Sebastian Bach, Orchestre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
L'offrande musicale, Op. 6, BWV 1079: Canon a 2 per tonosJohann Sebastian Bach, Orchestre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
L'offrande musicale, Op. 6, BWV 1079: Fuga canonica in epidiapenteJohann Sebastian Bach, Orchestre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
L'offrande musicale, Op. 6, BWV 1079: Ricercar a 6Johann Sebastian Bach, Orchestre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
L'offrande musicale, Op. 6, BWV 1079: Canone a 2Johann Sebastian Bach, Orchestre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
L'offrande musicale, Op. 6, BWV 1079: Canone a 4Johann Sebastian Bach, Orchestre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
L'offrande musicale, Sonata in C Minor, Op. 6, BWV 1079: I. LargoJohann Sebastian Bach, Orchestre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
L'offrande musicale, Sonata in C Minor, Op. 6, BWV 1079: II. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Orchestre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
L'offrande musicale, Sonata in C Minor, Op. 6, BWV 1079: III. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Orchestre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
L'offrande musicale, Sonata in C Minor, Op. 6, BWV 1079: IV. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Orchestre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
L'offrande musicale, Op. 6, BWV 1079: Canon perpetuusJohann Sebastian Bach, Orchestre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz
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