Immerse yourself in the intricate and profound world of Johann Sebastian Bach with his masterful composition, "Musical Offering, BWV 1079." Released in 1998 under the Naxos label, this classical album spans a concise yet impactful 59 minutes, featuring 19 tracks that showcase Bach's unparalleled genius in the realm of classical piano and orchestral music.
The "Musical Offering" is a collection of highly sophisticated canons and fugues, composed in response to a musical challenge posed by King Frederick the Great of Prussia. Each piece in this album is a testament to Bach's exceptional skill in counterpoint and his ability to transform a simple theme into a complex and beautiful musical tapestry. The album includes iconic works such as the "Ricercar a 3," the "Canon perpetuus super Thema Regium," and the "Sonata sopra il Soggetto Reale," each offering a unique exploration of the given theme.
This album is not just a compilation of Bach's compositions but a journey through the mind of one of the most influential composers in Western music history. The "Musical Offering" is a celebration of Bach's ability to blend mathematical precision with profound emotional depth, creating music that is both intellectually stimulating and deeply moving. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to Bach's work, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Tracks
Musical Offering, BWV 1079: Ricercar a 3Johann Sebastian Bach, Nils-Thilo Krämer, Ariane Pfister, Christian Benda, Sebastian Benda, Capella Istropolitana
Musical Offering, BWV 1079: Canon perpetuus super Thema RegiumJohann Sebastian Bach, Nils-Thilo Krämer, Ariane Pfister, Christian Benda, Sebastian Benda, Capella Istropolitana
Musical Offering, BWV 1079: Canon 2. A 2 Violini in unisonoJohann Sebastian Bach, Nils-Thilo Krämer, Ariane Pfister, Christian Benda, Sebastian Benda, Capella Istropolitana
Musical Offering, BWV 1079: Canon 3. A 2 per Motum contrariumJohann Sebastian Bach, Nils-Thilo Krämer, Ariane Pfister, Christian Benda, Sebastian Benda, Capella Istropolitana
Musical Offering, BWV 1079: Canon 4. A 2 per Augmentationem, contrario MotuJohann Sebastian Bach, Nils-Thilo Krämer, Ariane Pfister, Christian Benda, Sebastian Benda, Capella Istropolitana
Musical Offering, BWV 1079: Canon 5. A 2: Canon circularis per TonosJohann Sebastian Bach, Nils-Thilo Krämer, Ariane Pfister, Christian Benda, Sebastian Benda, Capella Istropolitana
Musical Offering, BWV 1079: Sonata sopra il Soggetto Reale: LargoJohann Sebastian Bach, Nils-Thilo Krämer, Ariane Pfister, Christian Benda, Sebastian Benda, Capella Istropolitana
Musical Offering, BWV 1079: Sonata sopra il Soggetto Reale: AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Nils-Thilo Krämer, Ariane Pfister, Christian Benda, Sebastian Benda, Capella Istropolitana
Musical Offering, BWV 1079: Sonata sopra il Soggetto Reale: AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Nils-Thilo Krämer, Ariane Pfister, Christian Benda, Sebastian Benda, Capella Istropolitana
Musical Offering, BWV 1079: Sonata sopra ill Soggetto Reale: AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Nils-Thilo Krämer, Ariane Pfister, Christian Benda, Sebastian Benda, Capella Istropolitana
Musical Offering, BWV 1079: Canon a 4Johann Sebastian Bach, Nils-Thilo Krämer, Ariane Pfister, Christian Benda, Sebastian Benda, Capella Istropolitana
Musical Offering, BWV 1079: Fuga canonica in EpidiapenteJohann Sebastian Bach, Nils-Thilo Krämer, Ariane Pfister, Christian Benda, Sebastian Benda, Capella Istropolitana
Musical Offering, BWV 1079: Canon a 2 Quaerendo invenietis: IJohann Sebastian Bach, Nils-Thilo Krämer, Ariane Pfister, Christian Benda, Sebastian Benda, Capella Istropolitana
Musical Offering, BWV 1079: Canon a 2 Quaerendo invenietis: IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Nils-Thilo Krämer, Ariane Pfister, Christian Benda, Sebastian Benda, Capella Istropolitana
Musical Offering, BWV 1079: Canon a 2 Quaerendo invenietis: IIIJohann Sebastian Bach, Nils-Thilo Krämer, Ariane Pfister, Christian Benda, Sebastian Benda, Capella Istropolitana
Musical Offering, BWV 1079: Canon a 2 Quaerendo invenietis: IVJohann Sebastian Bach, Nils-Thilo Krämer, Ariane Pfister, Christian Benda, Sebastian Benda, Capella Istropolitana
Musical Offering, BWV 1079: Canon 1. A 2: Canon cancrizansJohann Sebastian Bach, Nils-Thilo Krämer, Ariane Pfister, Christian Benda, Sebastian Benda, Capella Istropolitana
Musical Offering, BWV 1079: Canon perpetuus a Flauto traverso, Violino e Basso continuoJohann Sebastian Bach, Nils-Thilo Krämer, Ariane Pfister, Christian Benda, Sebastian Benda, Capella Istropolitana
Musikalisches Opfer, BWV 1079: Ricercar à 6Johann Sebastian Bach, Nils-Thilo Krämer, Ariane Pfister, Christian Benda, Sebastian Benda, Capella Istropolitana
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