Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Performer: François Dumont
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Artalinna
Catalogue: ATLA011
Release: 2015
Size: 676 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
English Suite No. 2 in A minor, BWV 807
01. I. Prélude
02. II. Allemande
03. III. Courante
04. IV. Sarabande – V. Les agréments de la même sarabande
05. VI. Bourrée I alternativement – VII. Bourrée II
06. VIII. Gigue
Partita No. 1 in B-flat Major, BWV 825
07. I. Praeludium
08. II. Allemande
09. III. Corrente
10. IV. Sarabande
11. V. Menuets I & II
12. VI. Giga
Partita No. 2 in C minor, BWV 826
13. I. Sinfonia (Grave adagio – Andante)
14. II. Allemande
15. III. Courante
16. IV. Sarabande
17. V. Rondeaux
18. VI. Capriccio
French Suite No. 3 in B minor, BWV 814
19. I. Allemande
20. II. Courante
21. III. Sarabande
22. IV. Menuet I – V. Menuet II (Trio) – Repetatur Menuet I
23. VI. Anglaise (Gavotte)
24. VII. Gigue
After a remarkable Chopin programme in 2010 on the Artalinna label, François Dumont embarks on a journey at the heart of Johann Sebastian Bach’s piano works. The four dance suites brought together here form an imaginary cycle of variations on the letters of the composer’s name, B.A.C.H, including a plurality of characters, atmospheres and expressions. The French pianist offers a dynamic vision of the Cantor’s work. Demonstrating a deep understanding of its polyphony, his magnificent and colourful playing unleashes the most thrilling dancing energy.