Search - Emmanuel Pahud :: Bach: Sonatas for Flute

Emmanuel Pahud
Bach: Sonatas for Flute
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (14) - Disc #1
1. Sonata for flute & continuo in E minor, BWV 1034: I. Adagio ma non tanto
2. Sonata for flute & continuo in E minor, BWV 1034: II. Allegro
3. Sonata for flute & continuo in E minor, BWV 1034: III. Andante
4. Sonata for flute & continuo in E minor, BWV 1034: IV. Allegro
5. Sonata for flute & continuo in E major, BWV 1035: I. Adagio ma non tanto
6. Sonata for flute & continuo in E major, BWV 1035: II. Allegro
7. Sonata for flute & continuo in E major, BWV 1035: III. Siciliano
8. Sonata for flute & continuo in E major, BWV 1035: IV. Allegro assai
9. Sonata for flute & keyboard in B minor, BWV 1030: I. Andante
10. Sonata for flute & keyboard in B minor, BWV 1030: II. Largo e dolce
11. Sonata for flute & keyboard in B minor, BWV 1030: III. Presto
12. Sonata for flute & keyboard in A major, BWV 1032: I. Vivace
13. Sonata for flute & keyboard in A major, BWV 1032: II. Largo e dolce
14. Sonata for flute & keyboard in A major, BWV 1032: III. Allegro
Track Listings (14) - Disc #2
1. Sonata for flute & keyboard in C major, BWV 1033: I. Andante
2. Sonata for flute & keyboard in C major, BWV 1033: II. Allegro
3. Sonata for flute & keyboard in C major, BWV 1033: III. Adagio
4. Sonata for flute & keyboard in C major, BWV 1033: IV. Menuet
5. Sonata for flute & keyboard in E flat major, BWV 1031: I. Allegro moderato
6. Sonata for flute & keyboard in E flat major, BWV 1031: II. Siciliana
7. Sonata for flute & keyboard in E flat major, BWV 1031: III. Allegro
8. Sonata for violin & keyboard in G minor, H. 542.5 (also attributed to J.S. Bach as BWV 1020): I. Allegro
9. Sonata for violin & keyboard in G minor, H. 542.5 (also attributed to J.S. Bach as BWV 1020): II. Adagio
10. Sonata for violin & keyboard in G minor, H. 542.5 (also attributed to J.S. Bach as BWV 1020): III. Allegro
11. Sonata for 2 flutes & continuo in G major, BWV 1039: I. Adagio
12. Sonata for 2 flutes & continuo in G major, BWV 1039: II. Allegro ma non presto
13. Sonata for 2 flutes & continuo in G major, BWV 1039: III. Adagio e piano
14. Sonata for 2 flutes & continuo in G major, BWV 1039: IV. Presto

CD Details

All Artists: Emmanuel Pahud
Title: Bach: Sonatas for Flute
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: EMI Classics
Original Release Date: 1/1/2008
Re-Release Date: 11/11/2008
Genre: Classical
Styles: Chamber Music, Historical Periods, Baroque (c.1600-1750), Classical (c.1770-1830), Instruments, Reeds & Winds, Strings
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPCs: 400000012247, 5099921744327

Synopsis

Album Description

Swiss-French flautist Emmanuel Pahud, named "one of the finds of the decade" by Gramophone Magazine, is one of today's most exciting and adventurous musicians. Appointed Principal Flute for the Berliner Philharmoniker aged just 22, his solo albums have sold over 400,000 copies worldwide, including a Mozart Concertos disc that has sold over 70,000 units. Pahud now explores the genius of Johann Sebastian Bach in a 2-CD release featuring all of Bach's flute sonatas. These works were written between about 1720 and 1741 at a time when the recorder was being superseded by the transverse flute, and are a celebration by Bach of the technical and expressive qualities and tonal colors this new instrument offered him.

Similar CDs

	Valerian Guerilla Fighting Method Genre: Rock Label: City Canyons Records
?

	Qodibop Another Tone Form Genre: Rock Label: 3d
?

	Various Artists 30-35 V.4: Zoku Mou Ikkai Band Yarouze Genre: International Music Label: Sony
?

	Various Artists Romance Del Ayer 1 Genres: International Music, Latin Music Label: Latinodirect
?

CD Reviews

Did I miss something?

Ella | Ft. Stewart, GA | 12/18/2008

(3 out of 5 stars)

"I'm beginning to wonder if maybe I missed something about the intent behind this project, musically or artistically. Absent is Pahud's famously gorgeous tone, his impeccable attention to detail, his carefully considered phrasing, and, basically, his individuality.

These recordings are technically quite flawless, but to my ear they somehow lack the extra "oomph" that his Telemann recordings had. It sounds like he just pulled them off the shelf and started playing them- very well of course, but without the extra stylistic or musical considerations that take a very good performance to an outstanding, *individualized* final product.

That being said, overall the performance is extremely tasteful and high quality, and it's wonderful to have such a good compilation of the Bach Sonatas, with an ensemble on original instruments. However...

I've been waiting for these recordings for a long time, and am really disheartened that they're not what I thought they'd be. His other recordings, especially the Telemann and Mozart, have been a huge source of inspiration and motivation for me in my own playing, so I can't help but feel a little let down that these aren't up to that level.

Maybe I'll give them another listen and try to figure out what I'm missing..."

Greatest living flutist

Mary L. Oppermann | Corona, CA | 11/25/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This recording is absolutely phenomenal. Pahud's playing is beautiful, effortless and musical - just flawless. What I love about this recording in particular is that he plays in a true baroque style with very light vibrato, if any. He is not overly romantic yet is so wonderfully musical. His gorgeous "open string" sounding long notes ring with the most beautiful sound. He ornaments very tastefully in a few spots - never over-done. I have been waiting for a recording of the Bach Sonatas like this for years. Thank you Emmanuel. I can't stop listening to this CD. I am so inspired by it! Please come to Southern California to perform sometime.

"

I've waited my whole life

Daphne | Falmouth, ME USA | 12/12/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I am a flutist and flute teacher who is passionate about the Bach Sonatas. Although only a beginner traverso player, I have a strong sense of the Baroque style and performance practice. I honestly have waited my whole life for this recording. Emmanuel Pahud is a dream come true in my musical world. He plays these sonatas in a passionate yet stylistically correct manner."