Bachcast 62: English Suite #6 BWV 811
John listens to recordings of Bach's sixth English Suite for 2 hands
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Discover outstanding recordings of Bach's music and some of the interesting details in Bach's works. Each episode is dedicate to one work by J.S. Bach.
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20 of 62 episodesBachcast 61: Sonata, BWV 1020
BWV 1020 may not be by Bach; but it's a strong sonata that has been played by different instruments, most notably flute or violin
Bachcast 60: Cantata, Der Herr Denket An Uns, BWV 196
We listen to several versions of the Sinfonia, and two recordings of the cantata.
Bachcast 59: Harpsichord Concerto, BWV 1054
My first discovery of the world of baroque music is tied to this very concerto. I survey a number of excellent recordings. Andreas Staier wi...
Bachcast 58: Suite for Cello in G, BWV 1007
John explores favorite renditions from the first suite for solo cello, including from Yo-Yo Ma's new recording on Sony Classical
Bachcast 57: Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 538
BWV 538 is one of the "big" toccata and fugue pairs by J.S. Bach
Bachcast 56: Partita no. 3 for violin, BWV 1006/1006a
Bach's third partita contains some amazing music which despite being grounded in dance forms, elicit today a variety of interpretations.
Bachcast 55: Fugue in G minor, BWV 885
This is a ripe example of Bach's ability to craft something quite interesting from a small germ of an idea. We listen to performances on key...
Bachcast 54: Partita no. 1, BWV 1002
Different performances highlight some of the nuances left behind in Bach's writing; choices in tempo, phrasing, strong/weak notes, and more.
Bachcast 53: Concerto(s) for 2 Soloists, BWV 1043 and 1062
In the end, despite the revision by Bach, John prefers the earlier version for two violins
Bachcast 52: Fantasia in G minor, BWV 917
In this episode, I explore the desire to realize this piece using an instrument that both has good attack but also sustaining power. It feel...
Bachcast 51: Partita no. 6 for Keyboard
In this episode we find thematic links between movements in Bach's final suites for keyboard in his opus 1.
Bachcast 50: Partita II for Keyboard
John examines elements of interpretation across different recordings.
Bachcast Episode 49: Cantata, BWV 207
Comparing performances between two cantatas Bach used for the celebration of men in secular settings
Bachcast 48: Trio Sonata BWV 1037
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Bachcast 47: Ricercar à 6, BWV 1079
We look at several readings, focusing on those beyond a single keyboard
Bachcast 46: Gamba Sonata in G minor, BWV 1029
John examines 6 versions of the sonata, BWV 1029, choosing favorites
Bachcast 45: French Suite no. 1, BWV 812
We compare a variety of solutions to performance challenges in Bach's first French suite among five albums, two using piano, three using har...
Bachcast 44: Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott
John compares two recordings that highlight Bach's profound inventive approach toward a familiar Lutheran chorale with modern touches.
Bachcast 43: Orchestral Suite in D, BWV 1068
Bach's third orchestral suite contains his famous air.