Bach: English Suites Nos. 2, 4 & 5 by Murray Perahia - Uhune

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During the 1720s, Bach grouped his harpsichord suites into two sets of six each and assembled a third, that was newly composed. These compositions have survived as the English Suites, French Suites and Partitas. Only the Partitas were published in Bach's lifetime. The English Suites are the earliest of these keyboard works and three of them are the focus of this recording by pianist Murray Perahia.

There is nothing especially "English" about these works and their misleading title is one that was never known by Bach. Dubious titles notwithstanding, the works are marvels of invention that marry intellectually challenging contrapuntal lines to sublime melodies. Perahia wisely says the suites are "heart and mind connected."

Perahia dazzles in this music. He excels in the twisting contrapuntal complexities of each suite: particularly the Prelude of the Second Suite and the Gigue of the Fourth. Perahia also revels in the melodic splendor of the elegiac slower movements, his playing of the Allemande of the Fifth Suite a high point of the disc. Perahia's Bach is yet another jewel in the crown of this wonderful pianist.

6. English Suite No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 807: VI. Bourrée II

by Murray Perahia

Primary Artist: Murray Perahia; Main Performer
Performer: Murray Perahia; Performer
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach; Composer
Piano: Murray Perahia; Performer
Producer: Andreas Neubronner; Production

15. English Suite No. 5 in E Minor, BWV 810: I. Prélude

by Murray Perahia

Primary Artist: Murray Perahia; Main Performer
Performer: Murray Perahia; Performer
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach; Composer
Piano: Murray Perahia; Performer
Producer: Andreas Neubronner; Production

8. English Suite No. 4 in F Major, BWV 809: I. Prélude

by Murray Perahia

Primary Artist: Murray Perahia; Main Performer
Performer: Murray Perahia; Performer
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach; Composer
Piano: Murray Perahia; Performer
Producer: Andreas Neubronner; Production

16. English Suite No. 5 in E Minor, BWV 810: II. Allemande

by Murray Perahia

Primary Artist: Murray Perahia; Main Performer
Performer: Murray Perahia; Performer
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach; Composer
Piano: Murray Perahia; Performer
Producer: Andreas Neubronner; Production

20. English Suite No. 5 in E Minor, BWV 810: VI. Passepied II

by Murray Perahia

Primary Artist: Murray Perahia; Main Performer
Performer: Murray Perahia; Performer
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach; Composer
Piano: Murray Perahia; Performer
Producer: Andreas Neubronner; Production

3. English Suite No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 807: III. Courante

by Murray Perahia

Primary Artist: Murray Perahia; Main Performer
Performer: Murray Perahia; Performer
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach; Composer
Piano: Murray Perahia; Performer
Producer: Andreas Neubronner; Production

4. English Suite No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 807: IV. Sarabande

by Murray Perahia

Primary Artist: Murray Perahia; Main Performer
Performer: Murray Perahia; Performer
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach; Composer
Piano: Murray Perahia; Performer
Producer: Andreas Neubronner; Production

7. English Suite No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 807: VII. Gigue

by Murray Perahia

Primary Artist: Murray Perahia; Main Performer
Performer: Murray Perahia; Performer
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach; Composer
Piano: Murray Perahia; Performer
Producer: Andreas Neubronner; Production

18. English Suite No. 5 in E Minor, BWV 810: IV. Sarabande

by Murray Perahia

Primary Artist: Murray Perahia; Main Performer
Performer: Murray Perahia; Performer
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach; Composer
Piano: Murray Perahia; Performer
Producer: Andreas Neubronner; Production

1. English Suite No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 807: I. Prélude

by Murray Perahia

Primary Artist: Murray Perahia; Main Performer
Performer: Murray Perahia; Performer
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach; Composer
Piano: Murray Perahia; Performer
Producer: Andreas Neubronner; Production

10. English Suite No. 4 in F Major, BWV 809: III. Courante

by Murray Perahia

Primary Artist: Murray Perahia; Main Performer
Performer: Murray Perahia; Performer
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach; Composer
Piano: Murray Perahia; Performer
Producer: Andreas Neubronner; Production

19. English Suite No. 5 in E Minor, BWV 810: V. Passepied I (en Rondeau)

by Murray Perahia

Primary Artist: Murray Perahia; Main Performer
Performer: Murray Perahia; Performer
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach; Composer
Piano: Murray Perahia; Performer
Producer: Andreas Neubronner; Production

9. English Suite No. 4 in F Major, BWV 809: II. Allemande

by Murray Perahia

Primary Artist: Murray Perahia; Main Performer
Performer: Murray Perahia; Performer
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach; Composer
Piano: Murray Perahia; Performer
Producer: Andreas Neubronner; Production

11. English Suite No. 4 in F Major, BWV 809: IV. Sarabande

by Murray Perahia

Primary Artist: Murray Perahia; Main Performer
Performer: Murray Perahia; Performer
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach; Composer
Piano: Murray Perahia; Performer
Producer: Andreas Neubronner; Production

13. English Suite No. 4 in F Major, BWV 809: VI. Menuett II

by Murray Perahia

Primary Artist: Murray Perahia; Main Performer
Performer: Murray Perahia; Performer
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach; Composer
Piano: Murray Perahia; Performer
Producer: Andreas Neubronner; Production

17. English Suite No. 5 in E Minor, BWV 810: III. Courante

by Murray Perahia

Primary Artist: Murray Perahia; Main Performer
Performer: Murray Perahia; Performer
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach; Composer
Piano: Murray Perahia; Performer
Producer: Andreas Neubronner; Production

21. English Suite No. 5 in E Minor, BWV 810: VII. Gigue

by Murray Perahia

Primary Artist: Murray Perahia; Main Performer
Performer: Murray Perahia; Performer
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach; Composer
Piano: Murray Perahia; Performer
Producer: Andreas Neubronner; Production

12. English Suite No. 4 in F Major, BWV 809: V. Menuett I

by Murray Perahia

Primary Artist: Murray Perahia; Main Performer
Performer: Murray Perahia; Performer
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach; Composer
Piano: Murray Perahia; Performer
Producer: Andreas Neubronner; Production

2. English Suite No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 807: II. Allemande

by Murray Perahia

Primary Artist: Murray Perahia; Main Performer
Performer: Murray Perahia; Performer
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach; Composer
Piano: Murray Perahia; Performer
Producer: Andreas Neubronner; Production

5. English Suite No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 807: V. Bourrée

by Murray Perahia

Primary Artist: Murray Perahia; Main Performer
Performer: Murray Perahia; Performer
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach; Composer
Piano: Murray Perahia; Performer
Producer: Andreas Neubronner; Production

14. English Suite No. 4 in F Major, BWV 809: VII. Gigue

by Murray Perahia

Primary Artist: Murray Perahia; Main Performer
Performer: Murray Perahia; Performer
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach; Composer
Piano: Murray Perahia; Performer
Producer: Andreas Neubronner; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

21 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 1 minutes and 37 seconds

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None

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Stereo

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Genres

Chamber Music, Classical, Piano

Label

Sony Classical

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

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Release Date

Dec 31, 1988

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UPC

74646027721