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Chill With Bach
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Chill With Bach

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Composer
BACH J.S.
Artist
Pi-Hsien, Cologne, Hae Won, Chen, Bob Van, Camerata Cassovia, Capella Istropolitana, Chang, Asperen
Format
CD
Label
Naxos
Released
Jul 01, 2004
Catalog #
8556786
UPC
730099678629

About

CHILL WITH BACH comprises superb Johann Sebastian Bach interpretations selected for their soothing properties. For example, pianist Hae-won Chang plays "Siciliano" from Bach's Piano Concerto in E Major with incredible sensitivity and melodic flow. Her version of this piece relies on subtle dynamic shifts, which in turn create a wonderful depth in the music. Chang's interpretation of this slow movement is profound because of its expressiveness. She avoids the motoric tendency of lesser players and instead brings out the understated symmetry of this melody.
Chen Pi-Hsien's pianistic skills are equally engaging. Performing two themes from the Goldberg Variations, Hsien reveals the harmonic congruity of these themes by also avoiding a mechanized approach. Indeed, Hsien embraces the ebb and flow of Bach's counterpoint; this is essential since Bach's music is so openly fugal. In addition to all the tremendous excerpts found here, this collection also contains Bach's famous piece, "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring." Performed by a solo pipe organ, this work contains one of Baroque's most contagious melodies.

Tracklist 17 tracks

  1. 1 Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Aria 03:19
    Track
    1
    Title
    Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Aria
    Duration
    03:19
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Pi-hsien Chen
  2. 2 Concerto for 2 violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: Largo ma non troppo 06:47
    Track
    2
    Title
    Concerto for 2 violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: Largo ma non troppo
    Duration
    06:47
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Alexander Jablokov, Takako Nishizaki
    Ensemble
    Capella Istropolitana
    Conductor
    Oliver von Dohnányi
  3. 3 Harpsichord Concerto, BWV 974: Adagio 04:15
    Track
    3
    Title
    Harpsichord Concerto, BWV 974: Adagio
    Duration
    04:15
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Enno Voorhorst
  4. 4 Toccata in C Major, BWV 564: Adagio 03:24
    Track
    4
    Title
    Toccata in C Major, BWV 564: Adagio
    Duration
    03:24
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Wolfgang Rübsam
  5. 5 Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: Air, "Air on the G String" 04:59
    Track
    5
    Title
    Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: Air, "Air on the G String"
    Duration
    04:59
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Ensemble
    Kölner Kammerorchester
    Conductor
    Helmut Müller-Brühl
  6. 6 St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: Erbarme dich' mein Gott 07:10
    Track
    6
    Title
    St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: Erbarme dich' mein Gott
    Duration
    07:10
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Ensemble
    Hungarian Festival Choir, Hungarian Radio Children's Choir, Hungarian State Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Géza Oberfrank
  7. 7 Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (arr. for organ) 03:47
    Track
    7
    Title
    Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (arr. for organ)
    Duration
    03:47
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Bertalan Hock
  8. 8 Magnificat in D, BWV 243: Et exultavit 02:30
    Track
    8
    Title
    Magnificat in D, BWV 243: Et exultavit
    Duration
    02:30
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Jayne Whitaker
    Ensemble
    Oxford Schola Cantorum
    Conductor
    Jeremy Summerly
  9. 9 The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 1 in C Major, BWV 846 04:25
    Track
    9
    Title
    The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 1 in C Major, BWV 846
    Duration
    04:25
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Jenő Jandó
  10. 10 Ave Maria 03:05
    Track
    10
    Title
    Ave Maria
    Duration
    03:05
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach, Charles Gounod
    Performer
    Nora Shulman, Judy Loman
  11. 11 Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047: II. Andante 03:15
    Track
    11
    Title
    Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047: II. Andante
    Duration
    03:15
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Ensemble
    Kölner Kammerorchester
    Conductor
    Helmut Müller-Brühl
  12. 12 Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd, BWV 208, "Hunt Cantata": Schafe konnen sicher weiden (arr. for organ) 05:13
    Track
    12
    Title
    Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd, BWV 208, "Hunt Cantata": Schafe konnen sicher weiden (arr. for organ)
    Duration
    05:13
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Bertalan Hock
  13. 13 Overture (Suite) No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: III. Sarabande 02:55
    Track
    13
    Title
    Overture (Suite) No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: III. Sarabande
    Duration
    02:55
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Ensemble
    Kölner Kammerorchester
    Conductor
    Helmut Müller-Brühl
  14. 14 Keyboard Concerto in E Major, BWV 1053: II. Siciliano 05:57
    Track
    14
    Title
    Keyboard Concerto in E Major, BWV 1053: II. Siciliano
    Duration
    05:57
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Hae Won Chang
    Ensemble
    Camerata Cassovia
    Conductor
    Robert Stankovsky
  15. 15 Sonata No. 3 for Violin and Harpsichord in E Major, BWV 1016: III. Adagio ma non troppo 04:58
    Track
    15
    Title
    Sonata No. 3 for Violin and Harpsichord in E Major, BWV 1016: III. Adagio ma non troppo
    Duration
    04:58
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Lucy van Dael, Bob van Asperen
  16. 16 Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: Prelude 02:35
    Track
    16
    Title
    Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: Prelude
    Duration
    02:35
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Alexander Rudin
  17. 17 Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Aria DC 01:55
    Track
    17
    Title
    Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Aria DC
    Duration
    01:55
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Pi-hsien Chen