| Rarely recorded, Johann Sebastian Bach’s Concertos for Three and Four Harpsichords illustrate the art of writing for keyboard and strings of which the composer was a pioneer. These emblematic works, characterized by a balance between strong themes and abundant internal energy, are performed by virtuoso harpsichordists from the new generation of Baroque musicians: Violaine Cochard, Olivier Fortin, Pierre Gallon, Jean-Luc Ho and, for the first time, the young Croatian harpsichordist Davor Krkljus, accompanied by the strings of Le Caravansérail under the direction of Bertrand Cuiller on harpsichord.
The album also includes a previously unreleased transcription for four harpsichords of the famous Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, by Bertrand Cuiller.
01. Concerto for Three Harpsichords, Strings and Continuo in C Major, BWV 1064_ I. […]
02. Concerto for Three Harpsichords, Strings and Continuo in C Major, BWV 1064_ II. Adagio
03. Concerto for Three Harpsichords, Strings and Continuo in C Major, BWV 1064_ III. Allegro
04. Concerto for Three Harpsichords, Strings and Continuo in D Minor, BWV 1063_ I. […]
05. Concerto for Three Harpsichords, Strings and Continuo in D Minor, BWV 1063_ II. Alla Siciliana
06. Concerto for Three Harpsichords, Strings and Continuo in D Minor, BWV 1063_ III. Allegro
07. Concerto for Four Harpsichords, Strings and Continuo in A Minor, BWV 1065_ I. […]
08. Concerto for Four Harpsichords, Strings and Continuo in A Minor, BWV 1065_ II. Largo
09. Concerto for Four Harpsichords, Strings and Continuo in A Minor, BWV 1065_ III. Allegro
10. Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048 (Arr. for 4 Harpsichords by Bertrand Cuiller)_ I. […]
11. Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048 (Arr. for 4 Harpsichords by Bertrand Cuiller)_ II. Adagio
12. Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048 (Arr. for 4 Harpsichords by Bertrand Cuiller)_ III. Allegro
booklet.pdf |
