Articles tagged 'Bach'
BWV 988, part one
The Goldberg Variations were published in 1741 under the following title: Clavierübung consisting of an Aria with Diverse Variations for the Harpsichord with Two Manuals Composed for Music Lovers, to Refresh their Spirits, by Johann Sebastian Bach: Royal Polish and Electoral Saxon Composer, Capellmeister, and Director Chori Musici in Leipzig.
BWV 988, part one
The Goldberg Variations were published in 1741 under the following title: Clavierübung consisting of an Aria with Diverse Variations for the Harpsichord with Two Manuals Composed for Music Lovers, to Refresh their Spirits, by Johann Sebastian Bach: Royal Polish and Electoral Saxon Composer, Capellmeister, and Director Chori Musici in Leipzig.
Anomalies Pleasant and Surprising
Berio may have been the postwar generation’s most sentimental if not most wistful composer. Unlike many of his peers, he acknowledged music’s history and would freely adapt, orchestrate and reinterpret the music of others, as well as his own.
Anomalies Pleasant and Surprising
Berio may have been the postwar generation’s most sentimental if not most wistful composer. Unlike many of his peers, he acknowledged music’s history and would freely adapt, orchestrate and reinterpret the music of others, as well as his own.
Schoenberg’s “Mis-Handel-ing” and Other Curiosities
We dwell rather on a few monstrous creations by composers who should have known better. Step at your own risk behind a dingy sideshow curtain to gawk at a shelf of specimens in dirty jars.
Schoenberg’s “Mis-Handel-ing” and Other Curiosities
We dwell rather on a few monstrous creations by composers who should have known better. Step at your own risk behind a dingy sideshow curtain to gawk at a shelf of specimens in dirty jars.
The Best Kind of Attitude: TACET
…as a music lover and audiophile (in close to equal measure), I’m here to shout “Eureka!”
The Best Kind of Attitude: TACET
…as a music lover and audiophile (in close to equal measure), I’m here to shout “Eureka!”
Tales of Two Cultures: Hashimoto and Hosokawa
Although they both studied in Europe, the two men were exposed to different educational missions. Hashimoto would assimilate himself into the Western aesthetic, whereas Hosokawa’s European teachers encouraged him to consider his identity and culture.
Tales of Two Cultures: Hashimoto and Hosokawa
Although they both studied in Europe, the two men were exposed to different educational missions. Hashimoto would assimilate himself into the Western aesthetic, whereas Hosokawa’s European teachers encouraged him to consider his identity and culture.
Dear La Folia 10.
I am Black Point’s foremost collector of Bach’s Aria mit verschiedenen Veränderungen.
Dear La Folia 10.
I am Black Point’s foremost collector of Bach’s Aria mit verschiedenen Veränderungen.
Göteborgs Wond’rous Machine
When we think of pipe organs, we usually envision the big tin whistles up front, the prestants or display pipes.
Göteborgs Wond’rous Machine
When we think of pipe organs, we usually envision the big tin whistles up front, the prestants or display pipes.
New Goldbergs and Old Gouldbergs
At last we get rays of sunshine and breaths of fresh air in Mlle. Frisch’s new recording!
New Goldbergs and Old Gouldbergs
At last we get rays of sunshine and breaths of fresh air in Mlle. Frisch’s new recording!
An Assortment of Moderns, Part II
I was way pleased when the Grammys gave George Crumb’s Star-child the honors for Best Contemporary Composition of 2000.
An Assortment of Moderns, Part II
I was way pleased when the Grammys gave George Crumb’s Star-child the honors for Best Contemporary Composition of 2000.
More about organs than you wanted to know
Earlier in La Folia I raved about the recording quality, choral and organ performance and the organ itself — not to mention the ideal reverberant acoustic. This CD release is one of the highlights of my half-century of collecting recordings!
More about organs than you wanted to know
Earlier in La Folia I raved about the recording quality, choral and organ performance and the organ itself — not to mention the ideal reverberant acoustic. This CD release is one of the highlights of my half-century of collecting recordings!
Modal Magic from Winchester
Many of us had our introduction to the music of Thomas Tallis via Vaughn Williams’ “Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis.”
Modal Magic from Winchester
Many of us had our introduction to the music of Thomas Tallis via Vaughn Williams’ “Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis.”
Walt’s Ratatouille 2.
Diddling with Bach has been old hat for more than a century, and lately I’ve sighted Goldbergs from accordion, brass quintet, cathedral organ, jazz trio, overdubbed guitars, and several string ensembles.
Walt’s Ratatouille 2.
Diddling with Bach has been old hat for more than a century, and lately I’ve sighted Goldbergs from accordion, brass quintet, cathedral organ, jazz trio, overdubbed guitars, and several string ensembles.