Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Johann Sebastian Bach's masterful compositions with the album "Bach: Works for Solo Lute." Released on February 22, 2020, under the Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group label, this collection showcases the genius of Bach through a series of intricate and beautifully crafted pieces performed on the solo lute. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 14 minutes, the album is a testament to Bach's enduring influence in the classical music genre, particularly in the realm of classical piano.
The album features a rich tapestry of suites and individual pieces, each demonstrating Bach's unparalleled ability to weave complex harmonies and melodies. The Suite in G Minor, BWV 995, opens the album with a lively Prelude and continues through a series of dances, including the Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Gavotte, and Gigue. Similarly, the Suite in E Minor, BWV 996, and the Suite in C Minor, BWV 997, offer a journey through the Baroque era's dance forms, each movement meticulously composed to showcase the lute's expressive capabilities.
In addition to the suites, the album includes the Prelude, Fugue and Allegro in E-Flat Major, BWV 998, and the Prelude in C Minor, BWV 999, which further highlight Bach's mastery of counterpoint and his ability to create deeply moving and intellectually stimulating music. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album provides a profound and enriching listening experience, allowing you to appreciate the depth and beauty of Bach's compositions.
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Tracks
Suite in G Minor, BWV 995: I. Prelude - très viteJohann Sebastian Bach, Sharon Isbin
Suite in G Minor, BWV 995: II. AllemandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Sharon Isbin
Suite in G Minor, BWV 995: III. CouranteJohann Sebastian Bach, Sharon Isbin
Suite in G Minor, BWV 995: IV. SarabandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Sharon Isbin
Suite in G Minor, BWV 995: V - VI. Gavotte I & II (en rondeau)Johann Sebastian Bach, Sharon Isbin
Suite in G Minor, BWV 995: VII. GigueJohann Sebastian Bach, Sharon Isbin
Suite in E Minor, BWV 996: I. Praeludio - Passaggio prestoJohann Sebastian Bach, Sharon Isbin
Suite in E Minor, BWV 996: II. AllemandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Sharon Isbin
Suite in E Minor, BWV 996: III. CouranteJohann Sebastian Bach, Sharon Isbin
Suite in E Minor, BWV 996: IV. SarabandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Sharon Isbin
Suite in E Minor, BWV 996: V. BourréeJohann Sebastian Bach, Sharon Isbin
Suite in E Minor, BWV 996: VI. GigueJohann Sebastian Bach, Sharon Isbin
Suite in C Minor, BWV 997: I. PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Sharon Isbin
Suite in C Minor, BWV 997: II. FugueJohann Sebastian Bach, Sharon Isbin
Suite in C Minor, BWV 997: III. SarabandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Sharon Isbin
Suite in C Minor, BWV 997: IV. GigueJohann Sebastian Bach, Sharon Isbin
Suite in C Minor, BWV 997: V. DoubleJohann Sebastian Bach, Sharon Isbin
Prelude, Fugue and Allegro in E-Flat Major, BWV 998: I. PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Manuel Barrueco
Prelude, Fugue and Allegro in E-Flat Major, BWV 998: II. FugaJohann Sebastian Bach, Manuel Barrueco
Prelude, Fugue and Allegro in E-Flat Major, BWV 998: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Manuel Barrueco
Prelude in C Minor, BWV 999Johann Sebastian Bach, Andrés Segovia