Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Performer: Albert Cano Smit
Orchestra:
Conductor:
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Aparté
Catalogue: AP375
Release: 2025
Size: 1.11 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080
01. Contrapunctus 1
02. Contrapunctus 2
03. Contrapunctus 3
04. Contrapunctus 4
05. Canon per augmentationem in contrario motu
06. Contrapunctus 5
07. Contrapunctus 6 a 4, in stile francese
08. Contrapunctus 7 a 4, per augmentationem et diminutionem
09. Canon alla ottava in hypodiapason
10. Contrapunctus 8 a 3
11. Contrapunctus 9 a 4, alla duodecima
12. Contrapunctus 10 a 4, alla decima
13. Contrapunctus 11 a 4
14. Canon alla duodecima in contrapunto alla quinta
15. Contrapunctus 12 a 4, rectus et inversus. Forma recta
16. Contrapunctus 12 a 4, rectus et inversus. Forma inversa
17. Contrapunctus 13 a 3, rectus et inversus. Forma recta
18. Contrapunctus 13 a 3, rectus et inversus. Forma inversa
19. Canon alla decima in contrapunto alla terza
20. Fuga a 3 Soggetti
21. “Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein” canto fermo in canto, BWV 668a
‘Despite its confusing titles, referring to the contrapuntal nature of each movement (two or more melodic lines interacting), and despite some theories that the work was meant as a theoretical study piece, I am certain that this is a piece that needs to and was meant to be performed and brought to life. Each movement has a distinct character, bringing to mind the fact that counterpoint may also mean “to emphasize by contrast”. I remember hearing the opening notes of the piece for the first time, and being captivated by the impression that an entire universe was slowly being revealed through the work. […] This album is my humble attempt at communicating this to every music lover. I’m grateful to them and to everyone joining me on this journey of discovery.’ – Albert Cano Smit
