Bach: Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue - Partita No. 4 - English Suite No. 3
3/28/2011, 15 Tracks, 1:02:05
Featuring
Lisa Goode Crawford
Johann Sebastian Bach
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Composition History
The Chromatic Fantasia may have been written in 1720 as a Tombeau for Bach's first wife, Maria Barbara, who died suddenly that year.
Instruments
The harpsichord used in this recording was made in 1624 by Johannes Ruckers, a member of the renowned Ruckers dynasty whose instruments were highly esteemed.
Performer Biography
Lisa Goode Crawford, the harpsichordist, was one of the first winners of the Erwin Bodky Award for early music performers in 1968.
Compositional Technique
The Chromatic Fantasia is an example of stylus phantasticus, a free and unrestrained manner of composing that allows the performer to display skill and creativity.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The works on this album reflect J.S. Bach's lifelong interest in combining different national styles in his compositions, such as German, French, and Italian.
Instruments
The 1624 Ruckers harpsichord underwent several modifications, including a 'ravalement' around 1680 in France where a second set of 8' strings was added.
Recording & Production
This recording was made at the Musée d'Unterlinden in Colmar, France, from May 27th to June 5th, 2008.
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