Angela Hewitt - Bach: The French Suites, BWV 812-817 [CD]

Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.All items shipped within 3 working days of payment.The rhythms of the dance have always provided composers with a vital source of inspiration. Bach was no exception, and a very high percentage of his music is related to the dance. Perhaps this is largely what gives it that marvellous vitality and spirit, and why it is so immediately appealing. The six French Suites contain some of Bachu2019s most attractive keyboard writing. The eight Little Preludes are among the most valuable pieces ever written for beginners, giving a wonderful introduction to voice imitation, pedal points, cadenza-like passages, and basic ornamentation. They cover many different moods and recall fond childhood memories. The remaining pieces on this recording are of a completely different nature. Both the Sonata in D minor, BWV964, and the Prelude and Fugue in A minor, BWV894, are virtuoso pieces, intended to show off the ability of the performer. Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt is the acknowledged master of Bach on the piano.

Sonata In D Minor, BWV964: Adagio

Six Little Preludes: Prelude In C Major, BWV 933

Sonata In D Minor, BWV964: Fuga: Allegro

Six Little Preludes: Prelude In C Minor, BWV 934

Sonata In D Minor, BWV964: Andante

Six Little Preludes: Prelude In D Minor, BWV 935

Sonata In D Minor, BWV964: Allegro

Six Little Preludes: Prelude In D Major, BWV 936

French Suite No. 1 In D Minor, BWV812: Allemande

Six Little Preludes: Prelude In E Major, BWV 937

French Suite No 1 In D Minor, BWV812: Courante

Six Little Preludes: Prelude In E Minor, BWV 938

French Suite No. 1 In D Minor, BWV812: Sarabande

Six Little Preludes: Prelude In C Major, BWV 939

French Suite No. 1 In D Minor, BWV812: Menuet I And II

Six Little Preludes: Prelude In D Minor, BWV 940

French Suite No. 1 In D Minor, BWV812: Gigue

Six Little Preludes: Prelude In E Minor, BWV 941

French Suite No. 2 In C Minor, BWV813: Allemande

Six Little Preludes: Prelude In A Minor, BWV 942

French Suite No. 2 In C Minor, BWV813: Courante

Six Little Preludes: Prelude In C Major, BWV 943

French Suite No. 2 In C Minor, BWV813: Sarabande

Six Little Preludes: Prelude In C Minor, BWV 999

French Suite No. 2 In C Minor, BWV813: Air

French Suite No. 4 In E Flat Major, BWV815: Praeludium

French Suite No. 2 In C Minor, BWV813: Menuet I And II

French Suite No. 4 In E Flat Major, BWV815: Allemande

French Suite No. 2 In C Minor, BWV813: Gigue

French Suite No. 4 In E Flat Majoe, BWV815: Courante

French Suite No. 3 In B Minor, BWV814: Allemande

French Suite No. 4 In E Flat Major, BWV815: Sarabande

French Suite No. 3 In B Minor, BWV814: Courante

French Suite No. 4 In E Flat Major, BWV815: Gavotte I

French Suite No. 3 In B Minor, BWV814: Sarabande

French Suite No. 4 In E Flat Major, BWV815: Gavotte II

French Suite No. 3 In B Minor, BWV814: Anglaise

French Suite No. 4 In E Flat Major, BWV815: Menuet

French Suite No. 3 In B Minor, BWV814: Menuet And Trio

French Suite No. 4 In E Flat Major, BWV815: Air

French Suite No. 3 In B Minor, BWV814: Gigue

French Suite No. 4 In E Flat Major, BWV815: Gigue

Six Little Preludes: Prelude In C Major, BWV924

French Suite No. 5 In G Major, BWV816: Allemande

Six Little Preludes: Prelude In G Minor, BWV 930

French Suite No. 5 In G Major, BWV816: Courante

Six Little Preludes: Prelude In D Major, BWV 925

French Suite No. 5 In G Major, BWV816: Sarabande

Six Little Preludes: Prelude In D Minor, BWV 926

French Suite No. 5 In G Major, BWV816: Gavotte

Six Little Preludes: Prelude In F Major, BWV 927

French Suite No. 5 In G Major, BWV816: Bourree

Six Little Preludes: Prelude In F Major, BWV 928

French Suite No. 5 In G Major, BWV816: Loure

French Suite No. 5 In G Major, BWV816: Gigue

French Suite No. 6 In E Major, BWV817: Allemande

French Suite No. 6 In E Major, BWV817: Courante

French Suite No. 6 In E Major, BWV817: Sarabande

French Suite No. 6 In E Major, BWV817: Gavotte

French Suite No. 6 In E Major, BWV817: Polonaise

French Suite No. 6 In E Major, BWV817: Bourree

French Suite No. 6 In E Major, BWV817: Menuet

French Suite No. 6 In E Major, BWV817: Gigue

Prelude And Fugue In A Minor, BWV894: Prelude

Prelude And Fugue In A Minor, BWV894: Fugue

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