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New Bach Series from Les Arts Florissants
Ralph Graves Ralph Graves

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.

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Leipzig 1723 - Audition Cantatas Impress
Ralph Graves Ralph Graves

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.

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Constantine Orbelian, pianist
Ralph Graves Ralph Graves

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.

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