Johann Sebastian Bach
Back To Bach
for String Quartet
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Back To Bach
for String Quartet
- Instrumentation String Quartet
- Composer Johann Sebastian Bach
- Editor John Glenesk Mortimer Jirka Kadlec
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- Publisher Editions Marc Reift
- Order no. EMR90043-DL
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Description:
This medley takes you on a journey through the timeless works of one of the greatest geniuses of classical music: Johann Sebastian Bach. The medley consists of six selected excerpts from his masterpieces and shows the diversity and depth of Bach's oeuvre, from monumental organ pieces to delicate suites for string instruments and piano. Introduction We begin this journey with the iconic Toccata & Fugue in D minor, a majestic work full of power that immediately captures the listener's attention from the very first notes. Bar 11 - Concerto for 2 violins. The elegance of the Concerto for 2 Violins follows, a piece that reveals the art of conversation between the instruments, with its rich harmonies and complex dialog between the solo violins and the orchestra. Bar 36 - Jesu, joy of man's longing. We then delve into the gentle Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, a soothing melody full of serenity and grace that has endured through the centuries and become one of Bach's most popular pieces. Bar 42 - Air from the Orchestral Suite No. 3 The Air from the Orchestral Suite No. 3 envelops us in an atmosphere of incomparable beauty, a majestic yet intimate piece in which the melody of the strings is expressed in all its splendor. Bar 54 - Badinerie from the Suite for Flute and Strings The Badinerie from the Suite for Flute and Strings offers us a vibrant contrast, a joyful and light movement, full of energy and virtuosity. Bar 84 - Minuet in G major for piano. With its light and graceful rhythm, the Minuet in G major for piano is reminiscent of the baroque dance par excellence, a piece full of charm and elegance. Bar 99 - Finale of the Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 We conclude this medley with the Finale of the Brandenburg Concerto No. 2, a work bursting with vibrancy and virtuosity that exemplifies the brilliant orchestration and joyful energy that characterizes Bach. This medley gives us a captivating insight into Bach's work, demonstrating his ability to touch our deepest emotions while astounding us with the richness of his compositions. With these iconic pieces, we celebrate the timeless beauty of Johann Sebastian Bach's music.