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Johann Sebastian Bach, Blandine Verlet
Bach: Complete Partitas For Harpsichord
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (26) - Disc #1
1. No 1 in B flat, BWV 825: Praeludium
2. No 1 in B flat, BWV 825: Allemande
3. No 1 in B flat, BWV 825: Corrente
4. No 1 in B flat, BWV 825: Sarabande
5. No 1 in B flat, BWV 825: Menuet I-II
6. No 1 in B flat, BWV 825: Giga
7. No 2 in C minor, BWV 826: Sinfonia (Grave adagio -- Andante)
8. No 2 in C minor, BWV 826: Allemande
9. No 2 in C minor, BWV 826: Courante
10. No 2 in C minor, BWV 826: Sarabande
11. No 2 in C minor, BWV 826: Rondeaux
12. No 2 in C minor, BWV 826: Capriccio
13. No 3 in A minor, BWV 827: Fantasia
14. No 3 in A minor, BWV 827: Allemande
15. No 3 in A minor, BWV 827: Corrente
16. No 3 in A minor, BWV 827: Sarabande
17. No 3 in A minor, BWV 827: Burlesca
18. No 3 in A minor, BWV 827: Scherzo
19. No 3 in A minor, BWV 827: Gigue
20. No 4 in D, BWV 828: Ouverture
21. No 4 in D, BWV 828: Allemande
22. No 4 in D, BWV 828: Courante
23. No 4 in D, BWV 828: Aria
24. No 4 in D, BWV 828: Sarabande
25. No 4 in D, BWV 828: Menuet
26. No 4 in D, BWV 828: Gigue
Track Listings (22) - Disc #2
1. Partita No. 5 In G, BWV 829: Praeambulum
2. Partita No. 5 In G, BWV 829: Allemande
3. Partita No. 5 In G, BWV 829: Corrente
4. Partita No. 5 In G, BWV 829: Sarabande
5. Partita No. 5 In G, BWV 829: Tempo di minuetto
6. Partita No. 5 In G, BWV 829: Passepied
7. Partita No. 5 In G, BWV 829: Gigue
8. Partita No. 6 In E Minor, BWV 830: Toccata
9. Partita No. 6 In E Minor, BWV 830: Allemande
10. Partita No. 6 In E Minor, BWV 830: Corrente
11. Partita No. 6 In E Minor, BWV 830: Air
12. Partita No. 6 In E Minor, BWV 830: Sarabande
13. Partita No. 6 In E Minor, BWV 830: Tempo di gavotta
14. Partita No. 6 In E Minor, BWV 830: Gigue
15. Partita In B Minor, BWV 831: Ouverture
16. Partita In B Minor, BWV 831: Courante
17. Partita In B Minor, BWV 831: Gavotte I-II
18. Partita In B Minor, BWV 831: Passepied I-II
19. Partita In B Minor, BWV 831: Sarabande
20. Partita In B Minor, BWV 831: Bourree I-II
21. Partita In B Minor, BWV 831: Gigue
22. Partita In B Minor, BWV 831: Echo

CD Details

All Artists: Johann Sebastian Bach, Blandine Verlet
Title: Bach: Complete Partitas For Harpsichord
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Philips
Release Date: 2/14/1995
Genre: Classical
Styles: Forms & Genres, Suites, Historical Periods, Baroque (c.1600-1750)
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 028944255928

Synopsis

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The Partitas were among the very few compositions that Bach himself published--by subscription at his own expense. Each one appeared alone over several years, and then finally as a complete set of six. A partita is exactly the same thing as a suite, simply a collection of stylized dance pieces often preceded by an overture or prelude. Because Bach saw them into print, it is obvious that he regarded them as something exceptional, and they are widely regarded as the finest keyboard suites ever composed. Blandine Verlet is a spectacular artist whose name deserves to be better known in this country. She continued her survey of Bach keyboard works on Auvidis, and this Philips recording is a solitary effort for the label. It's very, very good. --David Hurwitz

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CD Reviews

Bach played with astonishing artistry and virtuosity.

Augustus Caesar, Ph.D. | Eugene, Oregon United States | 07/19/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Virgil Thomson once described a recital of Wanda Landowska playing Bach on the harpsichord as being "as stimulating as a needle shower." Well, the same applies to another female master of the harpsichord, Blandine Verlet, who here performs Bach's "Partitas," among the most intricate, demanding works ever composed for the keyboard, with a mixture of white-knuckled control and breathtaking expression heard only in the performances of people who are in absolute control of their instruments, on every level. And Verlet is indeed, since the death of Landowska, sans peer as an interpreter of Bach on the harpsichord. This is music of surpassing sublimity, performed with grace, wit (yes, wit), passion and even restraint by a truly astounding musician. Bach performed to perfection--could there be a better reason to buy this CD?"

With my best wishes !

Morpheus | Montreal, Canada | 01/11/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you enjoy listening Harpsichord the real ''baroque'' way this is the CD to acquire. The unique sound of the older Harpsichord played by Blandine Verlet transforms the experience into a marvelous journey in time.

Cheers !"