This album was recorded at La Ferme de Villefavard in Limousin, a venue known for its outstanding acoustics, designed by international acoustician Albert Yaying Xu.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Johann Sebastian Bach's indifference to the choice of instrument is evident in works like The Well-Tempered Clavier, the English and French Suites, and The Art of Fugue.
Composer's Artistic Vision
For Johann Sebastian Bach, the master of Leipzig, the form of the work, its tonality, and melodic contours were more important than the instrument itself.
Performer Biography
Anne Queffélec, a renowned pianist, was voted 'Best Performer of the Year' at the Victoires de la Musique in 1990.
Album & Artwork
The album is dedicated by pianist Anne Queffélec to her mother.
Compositional Technique
Johann Sebastian Bach's keyboard writing rarely aims for virtuosity; instead, it seeks the quintessence of melody, rhythm, and harmony, allowing the musician's fingers to become fluid and independent.
Interpretation
Pianist Anne Queffélec chose to gather these musical moments to celebrate 'slowness' in an era of impatience with anything lengthy.
