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BACH 732
J.S. BACH:
Gunnar Johansen, | |
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1. Prelude & Fugue in a minor – BWV 897 2. Fugue in A Major – BWV 949 (Weimar c.1709) 3. Fugato in e minor – BWV 962 4. Fugue in e minor – BWV 956 5. Fugue in a minor – BWV 958 (Weimar c.1709) 6. Prelude & Fugue in a minor – BWV 895 (Cöthen c.1720) 7. Fugue in B-flat Major – BWV 954 (from Jan Adam Reinken. c.1720 8. Fantasia & Fugue in d minor – BWV 905 9. Fugue in a minor – BWV 947 (Weimar c.1709) 10. Fugue in A Major – BWV 950 (on a Theme from Tomaso Albinoni. c.1709) 11. Prelude (Fantasia) in c minor – BWV 921 (Weimar c.1710 12. Fughetta in C Major – BWV 872a (Book II, "48" Preludes & Fugues) 13. Fugue in a minor – BWV 944 (Cöthen c.1720. Later used in Organ Fugue 543) 14. Sonata in D Major – BWV 963 (Arnstadt 1704) 15. Fugue in B-flat Major – BWV 955 (Arnstadt 1703-7 from Joh. Chr. Erselius) 16. Fantasia in g minor – BWV 920 17. Concerto & Fuga in c minor – BWV 909 (Weimar 1703?) Total time 77:34 |
Lesser-known they may be, but certainly fully worthy of a hearing and addition to any Bach collection. Gunnar Johansen plays his splendid Sperrhake harpsichord with gusto where a dramatic piece demands, and with sensitivity on the quieter preludes or fugues. He recorded Bach's complete clavier works in his own time in his own studio, making for very relaxed performances.
There is much pleasure to be had in the discovery of all these wonderful pieces, and their quality is such that they can be heard over and over again. Mostly early works, they benefit from a youthful vigor and energy. As to the performer, the achievements of Gunnar Johansen in the field of concert repertoire, recording and composition are far too extensive to enumerate here. To learn more of this legendary artist, visit The Gunnar Johansen Home Page. |
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Music Sample 1: Prelude & Fugue 897 |
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