"After, among other things, a striking Aliud CD with German harpsichord music, Dutch harpsichordist Johan Brouwer continues his series of recordings of performances on a David Rubio and a Vaudry harpsichord with French harpsichord music, combined with works by Georg Böhm and J .S. Bach. Very nice."
Stretto, 20-2-2020Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer and musician of the Baroque period. He enriched established German styles through his skill in counterpoint, harmonic and motivic organisation, and the adaptation of rhythms, forms, and textures from abroad, particularly from Italy and France. Bach's compositions include the Brandenburg Concertos, the Goldberg Variations, the Mass in B minor, two Passions, and hundreds of cantatas. His music is revered for its technical command, artistic beauty, and intellectual depth.
Bach's abilities as an organist were highly respected during his lifetime, although he was not widely recognised as a great composer until a revival of interest in and performances of his music in the first half of the 19th century. He is now generally regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time.
François Couperin was a French composer. He is the most imporant and best known member of the Couperin family, which consisted of a whole dynasty of composers. Couperin was nicknamed 'Le Grand' (the Great), and is considered to be one of the most seminal composers of the Baroque period, especially in regard to his music for harpsichord. His keyboard music is characterised by a strong idiomatic nature, both in its personal style and in its close relation to the instrument's features.
Next to his harpsichord music, Couperin composed music for organ, vocal music, both sacred and secular, and chamber music. Moreover, he published several theoretical treatises on the playing techniques on the harpsichord and its role in the accompaniment of music.
After, among other things, a striking Aliud CD with German harpsichord music, Dutch harpsichordist Johan Brouwer continues his series of recordings of performances on a David Rubio and a Vaudry harpsichord with French harpsichord music, combined with works by Georg Böhm and J .S. Bach. Very nice.
Stretto, 20-2-2020