Alessandra Artifoni — Echo (2021)
FLAC (tracks), Lossless | 1:05:46 | 389 Mb
Classical, Instrumental
Johann Sebastian Bach\’s Clavier-Übung II elevates two differing national styles to create a pair of incomparable masterpieces. The Italian Concerto uses the spectacular effects available from a two-manual harpsichord to represent contrasts between different groups of instruments, while the French Overture, Bach\’s longest keyboard suite, explores French harmonies, rhythms, ornamentation and melodic invention in the dark and dramatic key of B minor. Both the multiple counterpoint of the Fantasia and Fugue in A minor and the unusual harmonic richness of the Sonata in D minor further represent Bach\’s mastery of the keyboard and genius as a composer. For the Dynamic label, Alessandra Artifoni has recorded two double CDs dedicated to J.S. Bach\’s harpsichord music, the French and English suites. Alessandra Artifoni teaches harpsichord and basso continuo at the \’Centro Studi Musica & Arte\’ in Florence, where she also coordinates the Early Music Laboratories, and at the Bergamo Conservatory.
01. Italian Concerto in F Major, BWV 971: I. —
02. Italian Concerto in F Major, BWV 971: II. Andante
03. Italian Concerto in F Major, BWV 971: III. Presto
04. Fantasia and Fugue in A Minor, BWV 904: I. Fantasia
05. Fantasia and Fugue in A Minor, BWV 904: II. Fugue
06. Ouvertüre nach französischer Art, BWV 831: I. Ouverture
07. Ouvertüre nach französischer Art, BWV 831: II. Courante
08. Ouvertüre nach französischer Art, BWV 831: III. Gavottes I & II
09. Ouvertüre nach französischer Art, BWV 831: IV. Passepieds I & II
10. Ouvertüre nach französischer Art, BWV 831: V. Sarabande
11. Ouvertüre nach französischer Art, BWV 831: VI. Bourrées I & II
12. Ouvertüre nach französischer Art, BWV 831: VII. Gigue
13. Ouvertüre nach französischer Art, BWV 831: VIII. Echo
14. Keyboard Sonata in D Minor, BWV 964: I. Adagio
15. Keyboard Sonata in D Minor, BWV 964: II. Fuga. Allegro
16. Keyboard Sonata in D Minor, BWV 964: III. Andante
17. Keyboard Sonata in D Minor, BWV 964: IV. Allegro
