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:: Bach's Italian Concerto and French Overture
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JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH (1685-1750) Hyperion Records CDA 67306 |
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Italian Concerto in F major BWV971 [12'47] Capriccio on the Departure of his Beloved Brother, in B flat major BWV992 [10'10] Four Duets [10'43] French Overture in B minor BWV831 [30'00] |
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This disc includes works from the second and third volumes of Bach's Clavierübung (Keyboard Practice). The Italian Concerto is one of Bach’s most popular keyboard works, with its irrepressible verve and beautiful slow movement. The French Overture (or the B minor Partita as it is often called) is one of his greatest suites, ending with the brilliant “Echo”. More severe, but just as remarkable are The Four Duets, which are mature two-part inventions. The disc also includes two youthful Capriccios, one “on the departure of a beloved brother”—an early example of programme music. Recorded in Henry Wood Hall, London, on 4-7 October 2000 |
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available audio excerpts from this recording |
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Capriccio in E major BWV993 [5'14] |
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'This disc is one of the finest volumes in Hewitt’s continuing Bach cycle, with marvellous engineering to match. Highly recommended' (International Record Review)
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