Johann Sebastian Bach: English Suites Nos. 2, 3, 4 & 6 – Walter Gieseking (1 CD, Restored Mono)

Product Information

• UPC: 8025726221838
• Artist: Walter Gieseking
• Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
• Product Type: 1 Audio CD
• Format: ADD Mono, Digitally Restored
• Audio Quality: 24bit/96kHz Restoration from original tape recordings
• Duration: 60 minutes 11 seconds
• Label: Urania Produzioni Discografiche S.a.s., Milan, Italy
• Catalog Number: URN 22.183
• Recording Date: 1950, Saarbrücken
• Production & Restoration: Alessandro Nava for Urania S.a.s., Milan
• Additional Credits: Riccardo Mainardi, Rosanna Jacobs, Djamel Founas (2001)

Overview

This remarkable Urania Records release presents four of Johann Sebastian Bach’s celebrated English Suites—Nos. 2, 3, 4, and 6—masterfully performed by the legendary pianist Walter Gieseking. Recorded in 1950 in Saarbrücken, Germany, these suites represent some of Bach’s finest keyboard compositions, rich in baroque elegance and technical brilliance.

Digitally restored using a 24bit/96kHz process from original mono tape sources, this edition revives Gieseking’s nuanced and expressive interpretations, capturing the intricate counterpoint and dance rhythms that define the English Suites. Listeners are invited to experience the timeless artistry of Bach through the refined touch of one of the 20th century’s great pianists.

Product Features

• Format: 1 CD, ADD Mono, digitally restored from original tapes
• Duration: 60 minutes 11 seconds

• Repertoire:

  Performer: Walter Gieseking, renowned for his delicate touch and musical insight
  • English Suite No. 2 in A minor, BWV 807
  • English Suite No. 3 in G minor, BWV 808
  • English Suite No. 4 in F major, BWV 809
  • English Suite No. 6 in D minor, BWV 811
• Recording Location: Saarbrücken, Germany, 1950
• Restoration: Digitally remastered with high-resolution 24bit/96kHz technology by Alessandro Nava
• Label: Urania Records, Milan

Interesting Facts

• Walter Gieseking’s Legacy: Celebrated for his interpretations of Baroque and Classical keyboard music, Gieseking was known for his transparent touch and lyrical phrasing, qualities that shine in these Bach suites.
• English Suites: Bach’s English Suites are a set of six suites that are admired for their intricate structures, blending French and English baroque dance styles with Bach’s own inventive counterpoint.
• Historic Recording: The 1950 Saarbrücken recording captures the pianist in his prime, offering an authentic and historically significant interpretation.
• Advanced Restoration: The 24bit/96kHz restoration process brings clarity and warmth to the original mono tapes, making this release a valuable addition for audiophiles and Bach enthusiasts.

Publishers

Released by Urania Produzioni Discografiche S.a.s., Milan, Italy, 2001. Production and restoration by Alessandro Nava.

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