Bach: Music For Lute-Harpsichord / Elizabeth Farr

$29.99
Label
Naxos
Release Date
July 29, 2008
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Johann Sebastian Bach wrote music for the lute throughout his career. He had in his possession not only a lute but also two lute-harpsichords (Lautenwerke), gut-strung keyboard instruments allowing a fuller range of sound than the normal lute. For the present recording Elizabeth Farr plays a lute-harpsichord reconstructed by Keith Hill from Bach’s own specification for one of his two instruments. -- Naxos

R E V I E W S:

"The harpsichord and its repertoire can make for a sensual, intimate avenue of aural escape. That takes not only a sensitive player, but an alluring instrument and the right acoustics. Even those who think they are allergic to the harpsichord may find themselves beguiled by the tone of the lute-harpsichord. This mysterious Baroque hybrid, strung mostly in gut like a lute rather than in metal like a harpsichord, combined the compass of a keyboard with the warmth of a plucked instrument. A fan of their ravishing sound, Bach owned a couple of lute-harpsichords. Robert Hill's sublime 1999 release in Hänssler's complete Bach edition has been the go-to disc for the lute-harpsichord works. But American keyboardist Elizabeth Farr—whose William Byrd collection was one of last year's best recordings [Naxos 8.570139-41]—measures up with this bargain-priced double-CD set...the clarity of Farr's playing has its own poetry, matched by transparent sound. As on her Byrd set, Farr plays a beautiful instrument by top American builder Keith Hill." -- Bradley Bambarger, The Star-Ledger (New Jersey USA), August 26, 2008

"Very expressive and colorful playing in a simply delightful listen."


Product Description:

  • Release Date: July 29, 2008


  • UPC: 747313047079


  • Catalog Number: 8570470-71


  • Label: Naxos


  • Number of Discs: 2


  • Composer: J.S., Bach


  • Performer: Elizabeth Farr



Works:

  1. Suite for Lute in G minor, BWV 995

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  2. Suite for Lute in E minor, BWV 996

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  3. Prelude for Lute in C minor, BWV 999

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  4. Fugue for Lute in G minor, BWV 1000

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  5. Partita for Lute in C minor, BWV 997: 1st movement, Prelude

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  6. Partita for Lute in C minor, BWV 997: 2nd movement, Fugue

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  7. Partita for Lute in C minor, BWV 997: 3rd movement, Sarabande

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  8. Partita for Lute in C minor, BWV 997: 4th movement, Gigue

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  9. Partita for Lute in C minor, BWV 997: 5th movement, Double

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  10. Prelude, Fugue and Allegro for Lute in E flat major, BWV 998: Prelude

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  11. Prelude, Fugue and Allegro for Lute in E flat major, BWV 998: Fugue

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  12. Prelude, Fugue and Allegro for Lute in E flat major, BWV 998: Allegro

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  13. Partita for Lute in E major, BWV 1006a: 1st movement, Prelude

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  14. Partita for Lute in E major, BWV 1006a: 2nd movement, Loure

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  15. Partita for Lute in E major, BWV 1006a: 3rd movement, Gavotte en Rondeau

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  16. Partita for Lute in E major, BWV 1006a: 4th movement, Minuet I

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  17. Partita for Lute in E major, BWV 1006a: 5th movement, Minuet II

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  18. Partita for Lute in E major, BWV 1006a: 6th movement, Bourée

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  19. Partita for Lute in E major, BWV 1006a: 7th movement, Gigue

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  20. Sonata in D minor, BWV 964: 1st movement, Adagio

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  21. Sonata in D minor, BWV 964: 2nd movement, Fugue

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  22. Sonata in D minor, BWV 964: 3rd movement, Andante

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  23. Sonata in D minor, BWV 964: 4th movement, Allegro

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  24. Sarabande con Partite in C major, BWV 990: Sarabande in C major

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  25. Sarabande con Partite in C major, BWV 990: Partita no 2

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  26. Sarabande con Partite in C major, BWV 990: Partita no 3

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  27. Sarabande con Partite in C major, BWV 990: Partita no 4

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  28. Sarabande con Partite in C major, BWV 990: Partita no 5

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  29. Sarabande con Partite in C major, BWV 990: Partita no 6

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  30. Sarabande con Partite in C major, BWV 990: Partita no 7

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  31. Sarabande con Partite in C major, BWV 990: Partita no 8

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  32. Sarabande con Partite in C major, BWV 990: Partita no 9

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  33. Sarabande con Partite in C major, BWV 990: Partita no 10

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  34. Sarabande con Partite in C major, BWV 990: Partita no 11

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  35. Sarabande con Partite in C major, BWV 990: Partita no 12

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  36. Sarabande con Partite in C major, BWV 990: Partita no 13, Allemande

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  37. Sarabande con Partite in C major, BWV 990: Partita no 14, Courante

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  38. Sarabande con Partite in C major, BWV 990: Partita no 15

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)


  39. Sarabande con Partite in C major, BWV 990: Partita no 16, Giguetta

    Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

    Performer: Elizabeth Farr (Lute-harpsichord)