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Partitas Bwv 826 & 830, Toccata Bwv 911 - Bach David Fray / Virgin Classics Audio CD 2013
UPC 5099907094422
David Fray, who launched his Virgin Classics career with Bach, releases a new recital disc featuring the composer s keyboard music. We shouldn t be afraid of acknowledging the expressiveness of Bach s music, says Fray. The Romantics don t have a monopoly on expressivity! Certainly, no one can be afraid of acknowledging the talented Fray, who is the most inspired Bach-player of his generation.
In this release, Fray plays Bach s Partita No. 2, which starts with the Sinfonia and its long and majestic introduction, amazing melodies, and riveting musical exchanges. Fray s execution of Bach s more difficult works is flawless the Toccata in C Minor is exhilarating, with a flair of drama and excitement. Bach always excelled in large scale fugues, standing above his contemporaries, and this Toccata is no different. Partita No. 6 is a large and densely composed piece full of virtuoso passages and lyrical melody. These pieces show Bach s ability to take from the past while simultaneously shaping the future of music. This diverse, but unified, abstract work displays how Bach had a wealth of musical knowledge and took risks to achieve a unique sound. Fray exhibits his masterful knowledge of Bach s works and tremendous talent to execute them, painting a vivid picture of Bach s remarkable works.
Voted Newcomer of the Year 2008 by BBC Magazine, David Fray has impressed the music world with his amazing technique and spirited playing style. Fray certainly has a very high opinion on Bach as he stated, he discovers more psychological depth, more well-rounded stories and more refined emotions than his colleagues.
Tracklist:
| Partita No. 2 BWV 826 | ||
| 1 | Sinfonia - Grave. Adagio - Andante: Partita No.2 In C Minor/c-moll/en Ut Mineur Bwv 826 |
4:33 |
| 2 | Allemande: Partita No.2 In C Minor/c-moll/en Ut Mineur Bwv 826 | 4:43 |
| 3 | Courante: Partita No.2 In C Minor/c-moll/en Ut Mineur Bwv 826 | 2:11 |
| 4 | Sarabande: Partita No.2 In C Minor/c-moll/en Ut Mineur Bwv 826 | 3:42 |
| 5 | Rondeau: Partita No.2 In C Minor/c-moll/en Ut Mineur Bwv 826 | 1:20 |
| 6 | Capriccio: Partita No.2 In C Minor/c-moll/en Ut Mineur Bwv 826 | 3:21 |
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Toccata BWV 911 |
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| 7 | Toccata In C Minor/c-moll/en Ut Mineur Bwv 911 | 10:08 |
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Partita No. 6 BWV 830 |
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| 8 | Toccata: Partita No.6 In E Minor/e-moll/en Mi Mineur Bwv 830 | 9:32 |
| 9 | Allemande: Partita No.6 In E Minor/e-moll/en Mi Mineur Bwv 830 | 4:08 |
| 10 |
Courante: Partita No.6 In E Minor/e-moll/en Mi Mineur Bwv 830 | 4:27 |
| 11 | Air: Partita No.6 In E Minor/e-moll/en Mi Mineur Bwv 830 | 1:22 |
| 12 | Sarabande: Partita No.6 In E Minor/e-moll/en Mi Mineur Bwv 830 | 7:32 |
| 13 | Tempo di Gavotta: Partita No.6 In E Minor/e-moll/en Mi Mineur Bwv 830 | 1:44 |
| 14 | Gigue: Partita No.6 In E Minor/e-moll/en Mi Mineur Bwv 830 | 6:48 |
- Composed By – Johann Sebastian Bach
- Executive Producer – Alain Lanceron
- Liner Notes – Rémi Stricker
- Piano – David Fray
- Producer – Etienne Collard
