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New Bach Series from Les Arts Florissants
Agnew and Les Arts Florissants perform this work with modest forces. The musicians available to Bach in Mühlhausen were limited. It was a factor in the music he wrote. These performances provide context by matching the forces Bach had available.
Benjamin Alard Happily Performs Bach
Alard’s technique seems flawless. And his choice of string and register combinations elevate these performances to a different plane.
#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalHoliday Week 4 2023
The challenge is to post video performances of the works that fit the theme in your social media channels. As always, I shared selections I hadn't used before.
Jauchzet Gott: Cantatas by Bach, Graupner, and Zelenka
As I say -- these types of cantatas work for me. And these performances really make them work. Highly recommended.
Leipzig 1723 - Audition Cantatas Impress
Not many know that Bach wasn't the town council's first choice. Or even their second choice. And most -- including myself -- were unaware of the application requirements.
TwoSetViolin drops B2TSM track
A new supergroup has arrived — B2TSM
TECS presents: All Six Bach Brandenburg Concertos, Dec 24 - 28
Constantine Orbelian, pianist
Orbelian is a talented conductor, and as these recordings show, he's a gifted pianist as well. A welcome addition to the Moscow Chamber Orchestra's extensive catalog of recordings.
Evenings at Zimmermann's Coffeehouse with Bach
some attractive playing and a pleasant listening experience overall
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