Alessandra Artifoni - Echo - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

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Johann Sebastian Bach's Clavier-Übung II elevates two differing national styles to create a pair of incomparable masterpieces. The Italian Concerto uses the spectacular effects available from a two-manual harpsichord to represent contrasts between different groups of instruments, while the French Overture, Bach's longest keyboard suite, explores French harmonies, rhythms, ornamentation and melodic invention in the dark and dramatic key of B minor. Both the multiple counterpoint of the Fantasia and Fugue in A minor and the unusual harmonic richness of the Sonata in D minor further represent Bach's mastery of the keyboard and genius as a composer. Album Tracks 1. Concerto Italiano BWV 971~Without any tempo indication 2. Concerto Italiano BWV 971~Andante 3. Concerto Italiano BWV 971~Presto 4. Fantasia and Fugue BWV 904~Fantasia 5. Fantasia and Fugue BWV 904~Fugue 6. French Overture BWV 831~Ouverture 7. French Overture BWV 831~Courante 8. French Overture BWV 831~Gavottes I & II 9. French Overture BWV 831~Passepieds I & II 10. French Overture BWV 831~Sarabande 11. French Overture BWV 831~Bourrées I & II 12. French Overture BWV 831~Gigue 13. French Overture BWV 831~Echo 14. Sonata in D minor, BWV 964~Adagio 15. Sonata in D minor, BWV 964~Thema Allegro 16. Sonata in D minor, BWV 964~Andante 17. Sonata in D minor, BWV 964~Allegro

Alessandra Artifoni

Echo

CD

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