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JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH (1685-1750) Hyperion Records CDA 67451/2 |
Buy this CD online COMPACT DISC 1 [72'11]
English Suite No 1 in A major BWV806 English Suite No 2 in A minor BWV807 English Suite No 3 in G minor BWV808 COMPACT DISC 2 [72'54]
English Suite No 4 in F major BWV809 English Suite No 5 in E minor BWV810 English Suite No 6 in D minor BWV811 |
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The English Suites was Bach’s first cycle of dance suites, although the works therein are much grander than the later French Suites. There is nothing “English” about them (other than a dedication), and in fact the first one is extremely French in style, quite reminiscent of the French harpsichord school. The greatest of them is the Sixth with its powerful opening Prelude and final Gigue, contrasted by the charm of the Gavottes. Available in both standard CD and also multi-channel surround-sound hybrid SACD formats. Recorded in Henry Wood Hall, London, on 4-7 August 2002 (Suites 1, 3 and 6) and 31 March, 1-3 April 2003 (Suites 2, 4 and 5) |
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available audio excerpts from this recording |
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English Suite No. 5 in E minor - Gigue |
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English Suite No. 6 in D minor - Gigue |
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English Suite No.2 in A minor - Prelude |
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English Suite No.3 in G minor - Prelude |
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English Sutie No. 4 in F major - Prelude |
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English Sutie No. 6 in D minor - Gavotte I |
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English Sutie No. 6 in D minor - Sarabande |
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Another tour de force from this wonderful player' (The Independent)
'The standard of excellence Angela Hewitt has set in previous installments in her Hyperion Bach cycle continues unabated with the English Suites' (BBC Music Magazine)
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