Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Johann Sebastian Bach's masterpieces, reimagined for the guitar in the album "Bach: Transcriptions and Arrangements for Guitar." Released on June 7, 2011, under the Naxos label, this collection offers a unique perspective on Bach's renowned works, skillfully transcribed and arranged by G.A. Devine. Spanning a diverse range of compositions, from the profound chorales of "Das Orgelbüchlein" to the intricate movements of the Cello Suite No. 4 and Violin Partita No. 2, this album showcases the versatility and depth of Bach's genius. The guitar arrangements breathe new life into these classical pieces, highlighting their melodic richness and harmonic complexity. With a duration of 1 hour and 4 minutes, this album is a captivating journey through Bach's musical legacy, offering both familiarity and fresh insight for classical music enthusiasts.
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Tracks
18 Chorales, BWV 651-668, "Leipziger Chorale": Nun komm der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659 (Arr. G.A. Devine for guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Graham Anthony Devine
Cello Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: I. Prelude (Arr. G.A. Devine for guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Graham Anthony Devine
Cello Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: II. Allemande (Arr. G.A. Devine for guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Graham Anthony Devine
Cello Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: III. Courante (Arr. G.A. Devine for guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Graham Anthony Devine
Cello Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: IV. Sarabande (Arr. G.A. Devine for guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Graham Anthony Devine
Cello Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: V. Bourrees I-II (Arr. G.A. Devine for guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Graham Anthony Devine
Cello Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: VI. Gigue (Arr. G.A. Devine for guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Graham Anthony Devine
Das Orgelbüchlein, BWV 599-644: Ich ruf' zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 639 (Arr. G.A. Devine for guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Graham Anthony Devine
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: Jesus bleibet meine Freude (Arr. G.A. Devine for guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Graham Anthony Devine
Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004: I. Allemanda (Arr. G.A. Devine for guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Graham Anthony Devine
Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004: II. Corrente (Arr. G.A. Devine for guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Graham Anthony Devine
Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004: III. Sarabanda (Arr. G.A. Devine for guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Graham Anthony Devine
Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004: IV. Giga (Arr. G.A. Devine for guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Graham Anthony Devine
Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004: V. Ciaccona (Arr. G.A. Devine for guitar)Johann Sebastian Bach, Graham Anthony Devine
Anna Magdalena Notenbuch (Clavier-Buchlein III): Bist du bei mir, BWV 508 [attrib. G.H. Stolzel] [arr. G.A. Devine for guitar]Johann Sebastian Bach, Graham Anthony Devine