Immerse yourself in the intricate and timeless world of Johann Sebastian Bach with "J. S. Bach: The Art of Fugue on Bach's Original Instruments." This meticulously crafted album, released on June 13, 2025, under the Ramée label, offers a profound exploration of Bach's masterful compositions, spanning a captivating 1 hour and 22 minutes. The album is a testament to Bach's genius, featuring his renowned work "Die Kunst der Fuge" (The Art of Fugue), a collection of 14 fugues and 4 canons, along with a transcendent organ transcription of the chorale "Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan" from the cantata "Die Elenden sollen essen" and the hauntingly beautiful "Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein" (Vor deinen Thron tret’ ich hiermit), BWV 668a.
Performed on Bach's original instruments, this recording brings an unparalleled authenticity and richness to the music, allowing listeners to experience the compositions as they were intended to be heard. The album showcases the full spectrum of Bach's contrapuntal mastery, from the intricate "Contrapunctus" fugues to the mesmerizing canons. Each piece is a testament to Bach's unrivaled ability to weave complex musical lines into harmonious and emotionally resonant works.
Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to Bach's oeuvre, this album offers a deep and rewarding listening experience. The precise and expressive performances, combined with the historical authenticity of the instruments, make this a standout release in the classical genre. Dive into the world of Bach and discover the timeless beauty and intellectual depth of "The Art of Fugue" on this extraordinary album.
Tracks
Die Elenden sollen essen, BWV 75: VII. Chorale. Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan (Transcr. for Organ by Johannes Lang)Johann Sebastian Bach, Johannes Lang
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 1, Contrapunctus 1Johann Sebastian Bach, Collegium Musicum '23
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 3, Contrapunctus 3Johann Sebastian Bach, Collegium Musicum '23
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 2, Contrapunctus 2Johann Sebastian Bach, Collegium Musicum '23
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 4, Contrapunctus 4Johann Sebastian Bach, Collegium Musicum '23
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 14a, Canon per Augmentationem in Contrario Motu, perpetuusJohann Sebastian Bach, Collegium Musicum '23
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 5, Contrapunctus 5Johann Sebastian Bach, Collegium Musicum '23
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 6, Contrapunctus 6 in Stylo FranceseJohann Sebastian Bach, Collegium Musicum '23
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 7, Contrapunctus 7 per Augmentationem et DiminutionemJohann Sebastian Bach, Collegium Musicum '23
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 14, Canon per Augmentationem in Contrario MotuJohann Sebastian Bach, Collegium Musicum '23
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 8, Contrapunctus 8 a 3Johann Sebastian Bach, Collegium Musicum '23
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 9, Contrapunctus 9 alla DuodecimaJohann Sebastian Bach, Collegium Musicum '23
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 15, Canon alla OttavaJohann Sebastian Bach, Collegium Musicum '23
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 10, Contrapunctus 10 alla DecimaJohann Sebastian Bach, Collegium Musicum '23
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 11, Contrapunctus 11Johann Sebastian Bach, Collegium Musicum '23
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 12,1, Contrapunctus 12Johann Sebastian Bach, Collegium Musicum '23
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 12,2, Contrapunctus 12, forma inversaJohann Sebastian Bach, Collegium Musicum '23
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 16, Canon alla Decima in Contrapunto alla TerzaJohann Sebastian Bach, Collegium Musicum '23
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 13,1, Contrapunctus 13 a 3, forma inversaJohann Sebastian Bach, Collegium Musicum '23
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 13,2, Contrapunctus 13 a 3, forma rectaJohann Sebastian Bach, Collegium Musicum '23
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 17, Canon alla Duodecima in Contrapunto alla QuintaJohann Sebastian Bach, Collegium Musicum '23
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: No. 19, Fuga a 3 SoggettiJohann Sebastian Bach, Collegium Musicum '23
Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein (Vor deinen Thron tret’ ich hiermit), BWV 668aJohann Sebastian Bach, Johannes Lang
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