On Hearing the Music for the First Time
There are times when I discover music by Johann Sebastian Bach which I am hearing for the first time. An example is this amazing work performed by pianist Evgeny Kissin: Enjoy!
Bach Archive
English Chamber Orchestra Plays Bach
Composers: Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750) Works: Bach, J S: Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1-6 BWV1046-1051 Bach, J S: Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major, BWV1046 Bach, J S: Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, …
Kissin Plays Siciliano by Bach
There are times when music does not require my words. It is totally adequated to simply listen:
Bach Siciliana Performed by Arcadi Volodos
There are compositions that seem technically simple, yet in reality they are emotionally quite challenging to perform. One such example is the Siciliana BWV 596 by Johann Sebastian Bach. Here is a pianist who knows …
David Fray Plays and Directs Bach Concerti
The music on this album raises at least two intriguing questions: First, are these concertos original Bach creations? Secondly, should they be played on modern pianos. The two issues are in fact closely linked by …