Bach English Suites Vol II

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[8.573676] Bach English Suites (Montenegrin Guitar Duo)

The versatility of the suite form proved well suited to Johann Sebastian Bach in his instrumental works, and the English Suites are no exception. These are distinct from Bach’s other suites with their quasi-improvisatory opening Preludes, and further movements encompassing a wide range of moods and styles from lively dances to the pensive intensity of the slow Sarabandes. Listen to the @MONTENEGRIN GUITAR DUO’s unique take on these suites.

Posted by Naxos on Wednesday, 16 May 2018

Tracks:
English Suite No. 4 in F Major, BWV 809 (arr. Montenegrin Guitar Duo for 2 guitars)
1. I. Prélude
2. II. Allemande
3. III. Courante
4. IV. Sarabande
5. V. Menuet I – II
6. VI. Gigue
English Suite No. 5 in E Minor, BWV 810 (arr. Montenegrin Guitar Duo for 2 guitars)
7. I. Prélude
8. II. Allemande
9. III. Courante
10.IV. Sarabande
11.V. Passepied I – II
12.VI. Gigue
English Suite No. 6 in D Minor, BWV 811 (arr. Montenegrin Guitar Duo for 2 guitars)
13. I. Prélude
14. II. Allemande
15. III. Courante
16. IV. Sarabande
17. IV. Double
18. V. Gavotte I – II
19. VI. Gigue

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Further recordings

Bach English Suites Vol I

1 Sep 2015

Naxos 8.573473

Domeniconi, Piazzolla and Bogdanovic

1 Apr 2013

Montenegrin Music Centre

Bach English Suites Vol II

If you acquire neither, you are missing out

Warm and bright, with accuracy, agility, articulation, definition and clarity

Precision of ensemble, the clarity of articulation, the rhythmic vitality and the exuberant ornamentation

Even more mutual sympathy and precision timing from the performers

Magnificent! Not to be missed!

Two absolutely totally essential discs

Montenegrin Guitar Duo's second Bach English Suites disc in Naxos Top Ten

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