Bach’s harpsichord concertos are arguably the first in the history of music designed specifically for this instrument. Composing them, Bach aimed to adapt the string writing of Italian instrumental concertos to a keyboard instrument, while simultaneously enriching this style with typically-German traits such as counterpoint and motivic development.
Francesco Corti and il pomo d’oro present Concertos BWV 1052, 1053, 1055 and 1058 as the first volume of what should become a cycle spanning four albums. Corti has chosen to combine these four concertos for the full orchestral sound they call for, while later recordings in this series will have a chamber setting in comparison. For tempo choices and melodic variations, Corti has been inspired by treatises from Bach’s time, as well as the composer’s own written-out ornamentations.
Tracklist:
01. Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 1052: I. Allegro (7:12)
02. Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 1052: II. Adagio (6:38)
03. Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 1052: III. Allegro (7:23)
04. Harpsichord Concerto No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1053: I. Allegro (7:55)
05. Harpsichord Concerto No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1053: II. Siciliano (3:53)
06. Harpsichord Concerto No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1053: III. Allegro (6:11)
07. Harpsichord Concerto No. 7 in G Minor, BWV 1058: I. Allegro (3:24)
08. Harpsichord Concerto No. 7 in G Minor, BWV 1058: II. Andante (4:50)
09. Harpsichord Concerto No. 7 in G Minor, BWV 1058: III. Allegro assai (3:49)
10. Harpsichord Concerto No. 4 in A Major, BWV 1055: I. Allegro (4:04)
11. Harpsichord Concerto No. 4 in A Major, BWV 1055: II. Larghetto (4:42)
12. Harpsichord Concerto No. 4 in A Major, BWV 1055: III. Allegro ma non tanto (4:05)
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