Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical piano with Ferruccio Busoni's "Bach-Busoni," a captivating album released on January 31, 2020, under the Fuga Libera label. This exquisite collection showcases Busoni's masterful arrangements of Johann Sebastian Bach's iconic works, offering a unique perspective on the Baroque master's compositions.
The album spans a rich duration of 1 hour and 16 minutes, featuring a meticulously curated selection of pieces. It opens with the profound "Chaconne in D Minor," a stunning arrangement of Bach's Partita No. 2 for Violin. Following this, Busoni presents "Zehn Choralvorspiele," a series of ten chorale preludes that include beloved works such as "Komm, Gott Schöpfer, heiliger Geist" and "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme." Each piece is a testament to Busoni's virtuosic skill and deep reverence for Bach's original compositions.
The album concludes with the monumental "Fantasia Contrappuntistica," a piece that exemplifies Busoni's ability to blend technical brilliance with profound musical expression. Throughout "Bach-Busoni," Ferruccio Busoni's arrangements breathe new life into Bach's timeless works, making this album a must-listen for any classical music enthusiast.
Tracks
Chaconne in D Minor, BV B 24 - Arr. for Piano of Partita No. 2 for Violin, BWV 1004Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni, Jan Michiels
Zehn Choralvorspiele, BV B 27: I. Komm, Gott Schöpfer, heiliger Geist, BWV 667Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni, Jan Michiels
Zehn Choralvorspiele, BV B 27: II. Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni, Jan Michiels
Zehn Choralvorspiele, BV B 27: III. Nun komm’ der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni, Jan Michiels
Zehn Choralvorspiele, BV B 27: IV. Nun freut euch, Lieben Christen g'mein, BWV 734aJohann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni, Jan Michiels
Zehn Choralvorspiele, BV B 27: V. Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 639Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni, Jan Michiels
Zehn Choralvorspiele, BV B 27: VI. Herr Gott, nun schleuss den Himmel auf, BWV 617Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni, Jan Michiels
Zehn Choralvorspiele, BV B 27: VII. Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt, BWV 637Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni, Jan Michiels
Zehn Choralvorspiele, BV B 27: VIII. Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt, BWV 705Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni, Jan Michiels
Zehn Choralvorspiele, BV B 27: IX. In dir ist Freude, BWV 615Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni, Jan Michiels
Zehn Choralvorspiele, BV B 27: X. Jesus Christus, unser Heiland, BWV 665Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni, Jan Michiels
Fantasia Contrappuntistica, BV 256Ferruccio Busoni, Jan Michiels
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