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Brad Mehldau - After Bach II (LP)

Brad Mehldau

2024
19 tracks
1 uur, 6 min
jazz

After Bach II

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Product description

Brad Mehldau, the acclaimed jazz pianist, returns with his highly anticipated follow-up to his critically acclaimed album "After Bach." Set to release on May 10, 2024, via Nonesuch Records, "After Bach II" is a captivating exploration of Johann Sebastian Bach's timeless compositions, reimagined through Mehldau's unique jazz lens. This solo piano album features a meticulously curated selection of pieces from Bach's "The Well-Tempered Clavier" and "Partita for Keyboard No. 4," interspersed with Mehldau's original compositions that serve as bridges between the Bach works. The album spans a diverse range of styles, from intricate jazz variations on Bach's Goldberg Theme to intimate, contemplative preludes and fugues. Recorded over several years, with sessions in 2017 and 2023, "After Bach II" showcases Mehldau's extraordinary technical prowess and his deep reverence for Bach's music. With a total runtime of 1 hour and 6 minutes, this album is a testament to Mehldau's artistic evolution and his ongoing dialogue with the classical canon. Whether you're a longtime fan of Mehldau's work or a newcomer to his music, "After Bach II" promises a rich and rewarding listening experience that highlights the enduring power of Bach's compositions and the boundless creativity of one of today's most innovative jazz musicians.

Tracks

Prelude to PreludeBrad Mehldau
1:22
Prelude No. 9 in E Major from the Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, BWV 854Brad Mehldau
1:48
Prelude No. 6 in D Minor from the Well-Tempered Clavier Book I, BWV 851Brad Mehldau
1:18
After Bach: ToccataBrad Mehldau
14:42
Partita for Keyboard No. 4 in D Major, BWV 828: II. AllemandeBrad Mehldau
8:11
After Bach: CavatinaBrad Mehldau
5:16
Prelude No. 20 in A Minor from the Well-Tempered Clavier Book I, BWV 865Brad Mehldau
1:07
Between BachBrad Mehldau
6:05
Fugue No. 20 in A Minor from the Well-Tempered Clavier Book I, BWV 865Brad Mehldau
3:55
IntermezzoBrad Mehldau
1:26
Variations on Bach’s Goldberg Theme: Aria-likeBrad Mehldau
3:39
Variations on Bach’s Goldberg Theme: Variation I, Minor 5/8 aBrad Mehldau
2:12
Variations on Bach’s Goldberg Theme: Variation II, Minor 5/8 bBrad Mehldau
1:10
Variations on Bach’s Goldberg Theme: Variation III, Major 7/4Brad Mehldau
2:31
Variations on Bach’s Goldberg Theme: Variation IV, BreakbeatBrad Mehldau
1:40
Variations on Bach’s Goldberg Theme: Variation V, JazzBrad Mehldau
2:03
Variations on Bach’s Goldberg Theme: Variation VI, FinaleBrad Mehldau
1:40
Prelude No. 7 in E-Flat Major from The Well-Tempered Clavier Book I, BWV 852Brad Mehldau
3:59
PostludeBrad Mehldau
2:16

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Product specifications

Details

Album: After Bach II
Artist: Brad Mehldau
Album release date: May 10, 2024
Label: Nonesuch
EAN: 075597900781
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 1 uur, 6 min
Tracks: 19 tracks

EAN

EAN: 075597900781

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Jazz
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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