J.S. Bach: Clavichord (2CD)

Artists: 
Andras Schiff
$32.99

After his landmark recording of some of Johann Sebastian Bach’s most important keyboard music, one of the great Bach interpreters of our time turns his attention to the composer’s preferred instrument. The sound of the clavichord is, says András Schiff, an invitation into “a new world, a quiet oasis in our noisy, troubled times. Thanks to the clavichord I now play and hear Bach differently.” An intimate and personal instrument – “a most gentle creature, ideal for playing alone” – it can also be, as Schiff notes, a demanding and unforgiving teacher. “On the clavichord we have only our fingers at disposal, they must create the music with the finest gradations of touch.” The early keyboard works are emphasized here, bringing us closer to the sounds of Bach’s day, and the “cantabile art” of the clavichord.

Tracklist

# Title Length
1 I. Arioso. Adagio 1:31
2 II. [Andante] 1:13
3 III. Adagissimo 2:05
4 IV. [Andante con moto] 0:37
5 V. Aria di Postiglione 1:37
6 VI. Fuga all'imitazione di posta 2:27
7 Invention No. 1 in C Major, BWV 772 1:29
8 Invention No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 773 1:51
9 Invention No. 3 in D Major, BWV 774 1:15
10 Invention No. 4 in D Minor, BWV 775 0:45
11 Invention No. 5 in E-Flat Major, BWV 776 1:25
12 Invention No. 6 in E Major, BWV 777 3:25
13 Invention No. 7 in E Minor, BWV 778 1:41
14 Invention No. 8 in F Major, BWV 779 0:56
15 Invention No. 9 in F Minor, BWV 780 1:46
16 Invention No. 10 in G Major, BWV 781 0:59
17 Invention No. 11 in G Minor, BWV 782 0:59
18 Invention No. 12 in A Major, BWV 783 1:12
19 Invention No. 13 in A Minor, BWV 784 1:22
20 Invention No. 14 in B-Flat Major, BWV 785 1:20
21 Invention No. 15 in B Minor, BWV 786 1:10
22 Duet No. 1 in E Minor, BWV 802 3:03
23 Duet No. 2 in F Major, BWV 803 2:58
24 Duet No. 3 in G Major, BWV 804 3:09
25 Duet No. 4 in A Minor, BWV 805 2:10
26 Ricercar a 3 5:50
# Title Length
1 Sinfonia (3-Part Invention) No. 1 in C Major, BWV 787 1:08
2 Sinfonia (3-Part Invention) No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 788 2:08
3 Sinfonia (3-Part Invention) No. 3 in D Major, BWV 789 1:13
4 Sinfonia (3-Part Invention) No. 4 in D Minor, BWV 790 1:46
5 Sinfonia (3-Part Invention) No. 5 in E-Flat Major, BWV 791 2:08
6 Sinfonia (3-Part Invention) No. 6 in E Major, BWV 792 1:20
7 Sinfonia (3-Part Invention) No. 7 in E Minor, BWV 793 2:06
8 Sinfonia (3-Part Invention) No. 8 in F Major, BWV 794 0:59
9 Sinfonia (3-Part Invention) No. 9 in F Minor, BWV 795 3:04
10 Sinfonia (3-Part Invention) No. 10 in G Major, BWV 796 1:06
11 Sinfonia (3-Part Invention) No. 11 in G Minor, BWV 797 1:55
12 Sinfonia (3-Part Invention) No. 12 in A Major, BWV 798 1:29
13 Sinfonia (3-Part Invention) No. 13 in A Minor, BWV 799 1:42
14 Sinfonia (3-Part Invention) No. 14 in B-Flat Major, BWV 800 1:18
15 Sinfonia (3-Part Invention) No. 15 in B Minor, BWV 801 1:29
16 I. Fantasia 5:43
17 II. Fugue 5:02