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Bach Brandenburg Concerto no. 3 in G, BWV. 1048

February 4, 2019January 25, 2019 Fugue for Thought

performed by the Gewandhausorchester under Riccardo Chailly, or below by the Orchestra Mozart under Claudio Abbado in a performance very worth watching (cover image by Annie Gray) Now that we’re back to Bach, it’s a good time to discuss the … Continue reading Bach Brandenburg Concerto no. 3 in G, BWV. 1048

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Bach Cello Suite no. 6 in D major, BWV. 1012

February 2, 2019January 29, 2019 Fugue for Thought

performed by Jean-Guihen Queyras, or below by Pieter Wispelwey (cover image by Patrick Hendry) And now for something a little lighter. I’d originally intended to cover all six of these suites across three consecutive weekends, but later thought better of … Continue reading Bach Cello Suite no. 6 in D major, BWV. 1012

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Bach: Brandenburg Concerto no. 2 in F major, BWV 1047

August 2, 2018July 31, 2018 Fugue for Thought

performed by the Gewandhausorchester under Riccardo Chailly, or below by the Orchestra Mozart under Claudio Abbado (cover image by Aaron Burden) We have made it to only the second of Bach’s six Brandenburg concertos. As you may recall, or else … Continue reading Bach: Brandenburg Concerto no. 2 in F major, BWV 1047

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François Couperin: Concert Royal no. 1

May 19, 2018May 4, 2018 Fugue for Thought

performed by I Fiori Musicali, or as below (cover image by Larm Rmah) I willingly admit that I much prefer what moves me to what surprises me. François Couperin ‘Le Grand’ was born on November 10, 1668. He was born … Continue reading François Couperin: Concert Royal no. 1

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Bach: Brandenburg Concerto no. 1, BWV 1046

April 5, 2018March 30, 2018 Fugue for Thought

performed by the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig under Riccardo Chailly, or below by the Orchestra Mozart under Claudio Abbado (cover image by Brooke Lark) I feel such a sense of distance from people like Bach and Telemann and Handel and all the … Continue reading Bach: Brandenburg Concerto no. 1, BWV 1046

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Bach Violin Concerto in E, BWV 1042

February 5, 2018January 6, 2018 Fugue for Thought

performed by Isaac Stern and the English Chamber Orchestra under Alexander Schneider, or below by David Oistrakh and The Philadelphia Orchestra under Eugene Ormandy (cover image by Colin Maynard) Bach’s violin concerto in E major is sometimes labeled as No. 2, … Continue reading Bach Violin Concerto in E, BWV 1042

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Bach Cello Suite no. 5 in Cm, BWV 1011

February 3, 2018January 6, 2018 Fugue for Thought

performed by Steven Isserlis, or below by Anner Bylsma (cover image by Ashley Knedler) We’ve finally made our way around to another installment of Bach’s cello suites. I remember nearly two years ago now when I began the weekend chamber … Continue reading Bach Cello Suite no. 5 in Cm, BWV 1011

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Antonio Vivaldi: Le Quattro Stagioni

November 1, 2016October 15, 2016 Fugue for Thought

performed by Anne-Sophie Mutter and the Vienna Philharmonic under Herbert von Karajan Yes, the four seasons. All of them. And yeah, it’s that melody. The one that’s recognizable to a fault. It’s the one people call to mind when they think of a fancy, … Continue reading Antonio Vivaldi: Le Quattro Stagioni

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Bach Cello Suite No. 4 in E-flat, BWV 1010

May 28, 2016May 28, 2016 Fugue for Thought

performed by Steven Isserlis, or below by Rostropovich (Is it sacrilege to say I don’t like M-Rost’s Bach? As I have discussed below, I have gotten very attached and used to Isserlis’ readings of these works, as new a recording … Continue reading Bach Cello Suite No. 4 in E-flat, BWV 1010

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Bach Cello Suite No.2 in D minor, BWV 1008

March 13, 2016September 17, 2016 Fugue for Thought

performed by Steven Isserlis, or below (in full) by Maurice Gendron So here we are for the second of our installments of the Bach cello suites. If you haven’t yet listened to the awesome third episode of the podcast with cellist Richard Narroway, … Continue reading Bach Cello Suite No.2 in D minor, BWV 1008

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Johann Sebastian Bach: Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007

March 12, 2016September 17, 2016 Fugue for Thought

performed by Stephen Isserlis (the above video begins with the prelude of no. 1, but is excerpts of Isserlis’ performances of all the suites. Find plenty of full versions of the work on YouTube or practically anywhere music exists. I … Continue reading Johann Sebastian Bach: Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007

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Where’s the Bach?

August 31, 2015January 1, 2016 Fugue for Thought

Yes… I am aware. Did you know Bach used teeny tiny paper and/or had huge hands and person? Along with the until-recent absence of works from Josef Haydn, Bach is a composer who has been tragically neglected on the blog, … Continue reading Where’s the Bach?

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