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J.S. Bach: The Toccatas

Baroque Spiritual Virtuosic Uplifting Dramatic
$20.99

Details

Composer
Johann Sebastian Bach
Artist
Jonathan Ferrucci
Format
CD
Label
Audite Musikproduktion
Released
Feb 21, 2025
Catalog #
ADT97826
UPC
4022143978264

About

Even their genesis seems mysterious: manuscripts of Johann Sebastian Bach's toccatas have not survived. However, it is assumed that the works were composed in the years of his Arnstadt and early Weimar period, when Bach was gradually working his way up to become a renowned organist. And it is no wonder that he chose the toccata as the playground for his development: since the days of the Roman Girolamo Frescobaldi, the toccata was a kind of musical laboratory in which one could try out anything with impunity. There are virtuosic, glittering improvisations next to strict but extremely energetic fugues, expressive arias next to lively, folksy dances. Bach has thus compiled entertaining suites and potpourris with great freedom, but always allowing them to breathe under great dramatic arcs. Jonathan Ferrucci is certain that the toccatas are among Bach's most interesting piano works. 'He is bubbling over with ideas and always creates abrupt contrasts when you least expect them. There is this wild, youthful energy with which he explores all the affects and formal possibilities of the music of the time. And when I play, I feel as if I'm composing the music together with Bach in the moment - that's because of this incredible spontaneity and his delight in invention.' Born in Florence to Italian-Australian parents, Ferrucci's childhood was already characterised by the glorious history of the Renaissance and Baroque periods and the vast Australian landscape.

Tracklist 21 tracks

  1. 1 I. Moderato 03:41
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Moderato
    Duration
    03:41
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Jonathan Ferrucci
  2. 2 II. Allegro 08:13
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Allegro
    Duration
    08:13
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Jonathan Ferrucci
  3. 3 I. — 01:49
    Track
    3
    Title
    I. —
    Duration
    01:49
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Jonathan Ferrucci
  4. 4 III. Allegro 03:36
    Track
    4
    Title
    III. Allegro
    Duration
    03:36
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Jonathan Ferrucci
  5. 5 IV. Fuga 04:10
    Track
    5
    Title
    IV. Fuga
    Duration
    04:10
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Jonathan Ferrucci
  6. 6 I. — 03:04
    Track
    6
    Title
    I. —
    Duration
    03:04
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Jonathan Ferrucci
  7. 7 II. Thema 03:14
    Track
    7
    Title
    II. Thema
    Duration
    03:14
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Jonathan Ferrucci
  8. 8 III. Adagio 02:39
    Track
    8
    Title
    III. Adagio
    Duration
    02:39
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Jonathan Ferrucci
  9. 9 IV. Fuga: Allegro 04:04
    Track
    9
    Title
    IV. Fuga: Allegro
    Duration
    04:04
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Jonathan Ferrucci
  10. 10 I. — 02:06
    Track
    10
    Title
    I. —
    Duration
    02:06
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Jonathan Ferrucci
  11. 11 II. Adagio 02:41
    Track
    11
    Title
    II. Adagio
    Duration
    02:41
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Jonathan Ferrucci
  12. 12 III. Allegro and Presto 02:53
    Track
    12
    Title
    III. Allegro and Presto
    Duration
    02:53
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Jonathan Ferrucci
  13. 13 I. Moderato 05:01
    Track
    13
    Title
    I. Moderato
    Duration
    05:01
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Jonathan Ferrucci
  14. 14 IV. Fuga a 3: Allegro 02:43
    Track
    14
    Title
    IV. Fuga a 3: Allegro
    Duration
    02:43
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Jonathan Ferrucci
  15. 15 I. — 03:47
    Track
    15
    Title
    I. —
    Duration
    03:47
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Jonathan Ferrucci
  16. 16 III. Presto e staccato 07:14
    Track
    16
    Title
    III. Presto e staccato
    Duration
    07:14
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Jonathan Ferrucci
  17. 17 I. Presto 03:02
    Track
    17
    Title
    I. Presto
    Duration
    03:02
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Jonathan Ferrucci
  18. 18 II. Adagio 08:11
    Track
    18
    Title
    II. Adagio
    Duration
    08:11
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Jonathan Ferrucci
  19. 19 15 Improvisations, FP 63/113/170/176: No. 13 in A Minor 03:10
    Track
    19
    Title
    15 Improvisations, FP 63/113/170/176: No. 13 in A Minor
    Duration
    03:10
    Composer
    Francis Poulenc
    Performer
    Jonathan Ferrucci
  20. 20 Flute Sonata in E-Flat Major, BWV 1031: II. Siciliano (arr. W. Kempff for piano) 02:47
    Track
    20
    Title
    Flute Sonata in E-Flat Major, BWV 1031: II. Siciliano (arr. W. Kempff for piano)
    Duration
    02:47
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Jonathan Ferrucci
  21. 21 Le tombeau de Couperin: No. 5. Menuet (version for piano) 05:02
    Track
    21
    Title
    Le tombeau de Couperin: No. 5. Menuet (version for piano)
    Duration
    05:02
    Composer
    Maurice Ravel
    Performer
    Jonathan Ferrucci