Nils Anders Mortensen - Bach: Ouvertüre nach Französischer Art, BWV 831 / Sarabande con Partite, BWV 990 / Englische Suite Nr. 6 d-Moll, BWV 811 (2019)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 245 MB | Tracks: 31 | 72:22 min
Style: Classical | Label: Lawo Classics
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 245 MB | Tracks: 31 | 72:22 min
Style: Classical | Label: Lawo Classics
One thing on which many agree is that Bach was doubtless the greatest composer of them all. Schumann noted in his diary that "Johann Sebastian Bach has done everything completely", and in Mahler's words "In Bach all the vital cells of music are united as the world is in God; there has never been any polyphony greater than this."
Bach's works are universal and essentially independent of the instrument the performer is playing. But the use of a modern grand piano is a challenge and can require an adaptation of resources and ideas. The Overture in the French Style, BWV 831, the Sixth English Suite, BWV 811, and the lesser known Sarabande con partite, BWV 990 are three works in which the original instrument with two or three manuals influences the composition to a considerable extent. Pianist Nils Anders Mortensen uses various approaches to the music, with a nod at times to the historical instruments, or an affirmation of the modern grand piano's inherent possibilities, while at other times he plays with different styles.
The Overture in the French Style represents the culmination of Bach's encounter with French music and captures the most essential elements of French harmony, rhythm, ornamentation and form. The Sarabande variations are appealing and uncomplicated. The English Suite in D minor (with the notation in the score "Written for the English", but not composed in the English style) has a marvellously monumental prelude before the French dance movements.
With his critically acclaimed recordings and his soloist appearances with the principal Norwegian orchestras, Nils Anders Mortensen has established himself as one of Norway's leading pianists. Employed as state musician in Finnmark County, he is also active as a freelance artist. This is Mortensen's third solo album on the LAWO Classics label. In addition, he has recorded eight albums with mezzo-soprano Marianne Beate Kielland, and two duo releases with double bassist Knut Erik Sundquist and violinist Arvid Engegård, respectively.
Nils Anders Mortensen, piano
Tracklist:
01. Overture in the French style, BWV 831: Overture
02. Overture in the French style, BWV 831: Courante
03. Overture in the French style, BWV 831: Gavotte I:II
04. Overture in the French style, BWV 831: Passepied I:II
05. Overture in the French style, BWV 831: Sarabande
06. Overture in the French style, BWV 831: Bourrée I:II
07. Overture in the French style, BWV 831: Gigue
08. Overture in the French style, BWV 831: Echo
09. Sarabande con partite in C Major, BWV 990: Sarabande
10. Sarabande con partite in C Major, BWV 990: Var. I
11. Sarabande con partite in C Major, BWV 990: Var. II
12. Sarabande con partite in C Major, BWV 990: Var. III
13. Sarabande con partite in C Major, BWV 990: Var. IV
14. Sarabande con partite in C Major, BWV 990: Var. V
15. Sarabande con partite in C Major, BWV 990: Var. VI
16. Sarabande con partite in C Major, BWV 990: Var. VII
17. Sarabande con partite in C Major, BWV 990: Var. VIII
18. Sarabande con partite in C Major, BWV 990: Var. IX
19. Sarabande con partite in C Major, BWV 990: Var. X
20. Sarabande con partite in C Major, BWV 990: Var. XI
21. Sarabande con partite in C Major, BWV 990: Var. XII: Allemande
22. Sarabande con partite in C Major, BWV 990: Var. XIII: Courante
23. Sarabande con partite in C Major, BWV 990: Var. XIV
24. Sarabande con partite in C Major, BWV 990: Var. XV: L’ultima Partita o Giguetta
25. English Suite No. 6 in D Minor, BWV 811: Prelude
26. English Suite No. 6 in D Minor, BWV 811: Allemande
27. English Suite No. 6 in D Minor, BWV 811: Courante
28. English Suite No. 6 in D Minor, BWV 811: Sarabande
29. English Suite No. 6 in D Minor, BWV 811: Double
30. English Suite No. 6 in D Minor, BWV 811: Gavotte I:II
31. English Suite No. 6 in D Minor, BWV 811: Gigue
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