J. S. Bach: Orchestral Suites Nos. 1 - 4 - Naxos Classical Collection CD

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• UPC: 636943404324
• Product Type: Audio CD
• Brand Name: Naxos
• MPN: 8.554043
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Baroque / Orchestral
• Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750)
• Conductor: Jaroslav Dvořák
• Orchestra: Capella Istropolitana
• Release Year: 1997 (Recorded 1989)

Product Features

• Format: 1 Compact Disc (CD)
• Total Playing Time: 79'48"
• Recording Venue: Moyzes Hall, Bratislava
• Audio Quality: DDD (Digital Recording)
• Series: Naxos Classical / Bach Collection
• Liner Notes: English, German, and French text included

Overview

This Naxos release features the complete Orchestral Suites Nos. 1 - 4 (BWV 1066-1069) by the master of the Baroque, Johann Sebastian Bach. Performed by the renowned Capella Istropolitana under the direction of Jaroslav Dvořák, these works—also known as Ouvertures—represent the pinnacle of high-Baroque dance music. From the light-hearted and famous "Badinerie" of Suite No. 2 to the majestic "Air on the G String" in Suite No. 3, this collection captures the technical precision and spiritual depth that define Bach's instrumental genius.

Interesting Facts

• The French Connection: Bach’s Orchestral Suites are heavily influenced by the French Ouverture-Suite style popularized by Jean-Baptiste Lully. Each begins with a grand opening followed by a series of stylized court dances.
• The Famous Flute: Suite No. 2 in B Minor is essentially a flute concerto in disguise, featuring a prominent solo part that culminates in the virtuosic and playful "Badinerie."
• Cover Art: The booklet features the painting Duke August the Younger of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel with His Family, providing a visual context for the aristocratic settings where this music would have been enjoyed.
• A Recording Milestone: Capella Istropolitana, based in Bratislava, has long been a flagship ensemble for Naxos, praised for their clear, chamber-like textures on modern instruments that remain respectful of Baroque performance practice.

Track Listing

Suite No. 1 in C Major, BWV 1066 1–7. Ouverture, Courante, Gavotte I/II, Forlane, Menuet I/II, Bourrée I/II, Passepied I/II (22:28 total)

Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067 8–14. Ouverture, Rondeau, Sarabande, Bourrée I/II, Polonaise, Menuet, Badinerie (20:59 total)

Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068 15–19. Ouverture, Air, Gavotte I/II, Bourrée, Gigue (19:40 total)

Suite No. 4 in D Major, BWV 1069 20–24. Ouverture, Bourrée I/II, Gavotte, Menuet I/II, Rejouissance (18:41 total)

Publishers

• Label: Naxos
• Copyright: ℗ 1989 HNH International Ltd. / © 1997 HNH International Ltd.
• Producers: Karol Kopernicky and Hubert Geschwandtner
• Music Notes: Keith Anderson
• Manufacturing: Made in Germany

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