Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Johann Sebastian Bach's keyboard mastery with András Schiff's captivating rendition of the English and French Suites. Released on January 4, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label, this album is a testament to Schiff's profound interpretation of Bach's intricate compositions.
Spanning a generous 2 hours and 35 minutes, the album features a comprehensive collection of Bach's English and French Suites, showcasing the composer's unparalleled ability to blend technical brilliance with emotional depth. Each suite is a journey through a variety of dance-inspired movements, from the stately Allemande to the lively Gigue, offering a rich tapestry of musical expression.
András Schiff, renowned for his sensitive and intellectually engaging performances, brings a fresh perspective to these well-loved works. His nuanced playing highlights the structural ingenuity and harmonic richness of Bach's music, making this album a compelling addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection. Whether you're a seasoned Bach aficionado or a newcomer to his music, this album promises a deeply rewarding listening experience.
Tracks
English Suite No. 1 in A Major, BWV 806: I. PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 1 in A Major, BWV 806: II. AllemandeJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 1 in A Major, BWV 806: III. Courante IJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 1 in A Major, BWV 806: IV. Courante II avec deux DoublesJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 1 in A Major, BWV 806: V. SarabandeJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 1 in A Major, BWV 806: VI. Bourrée I – Bourrée IIJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 1 in A Major, BWV 806: VII. GigueJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 807: I. PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 807: II. AllemandeJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 807: III. CouranteJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 807: IV. Sarabande – Les agréments de la même SarabandeJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 807: V. Bourrée I – Bourrée IIJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 807: VI. GigueJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 3 in G Minor, BWV 808: I. PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 3 in G Minor, BWV 808: II. AllemandeJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 3 in G Minor, BWV 808: III. CouranteJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 3 in G Minor, BWV 808: IV. Sarabande – Les agréments de la même SarabandeJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 3 in G Minor, BWV 808: V. Gavotte I – Gavotte II (Musette)Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 3 in G Minor, BWV 808: VI. GigueJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 4 in F Major, BWV 809: I. PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 4 in F Major, BWV 809: II. AllemandeJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 4 in F Major, BWV 809: III. CouranteJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 4 in F Major, BWV 809: IV. SarabandeJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 4 in F Major, BWV 809: V. Menuet I – Menuet IIJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 4 in F Major, BWV 809: VI. GigueJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 5 in E Minor, BWV 810: I. PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 5 in E Minor, BWV 810: II. AllemandeJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 5 in E Minor, BWV 810: III. CouranteJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 5 in E Minor, BWV 810: IV. SarabandeJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 5 in E Minor, BWV 810: V. Passepied I – Passepied IIJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 5 in E Minor, BWV 810: VI. GigueJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 6 in D Minor, BWV 811: I. PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 6 in D Minor, BWV 811: II. AllemandeJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 6 in D Minor, BWV 811: III. CouranteJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 6 in D Minor, BWV 811: IV. Sarabande – DoubleJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 6 in D Minor, BWV 811: V. Gavotte I – Gavotte IIJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
English Suite No. 6 in D Minor, BWV 811: VI. GigueJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
French Suite No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 812: I. AllemandeJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
French Suite No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 812: II. CouranteJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
French Suite No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 812: III. SarabandeJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
French Suite No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 812: IV. Menuet IJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
French Suite No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 812: V. Menuet IIJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
French Suite No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 812: VI. GigueJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
French Suite No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 813: I. AllemandeJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
French Suite No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 813: II. CouranteJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
French Suite No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 813: III. SarabandeJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
French Suite No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 813: IV. AirJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
French Suite No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 813: V. Menuet IJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
French Suite No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 813: VI. Menuet II (BWV 813a)Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
French Suite No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 813: VII. GigueJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
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