Andreas Staier, the harpsichordist on this album, is known for bringing the art of performing Baroque, Classical, and Romantic repertoire on period instruments to its peak.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Johann Sebastian Bach expressed pride in his children's musical talent, stating that he could form a vocal and instrumental concert with his family.
Compositional Technique
Bach's cycle of six suites for solo cello is a highpoint of the instrument's repertoire, showcasing his ability to create rich musical language on a melody instrument with limited chordal possibilities.
Compositional Technique
The Courante and Sarabande from Bach's Fifth Cello Suite require the top string of the instrument to be tuned down a whole tone for performance.
Historical Context
Domestic concerts were a significant part of Bach's family life, creating a sense of community and impressing guests, even in his later years.
Composition History
The 'Clavier-Büchlein' (Little keyboard book) that Bach gave his second wife, Anna Magdalena Bach, in 1725, provides insight into the music played at their domestic concerts.
Recording & Production
This album attempts to recreate an evening of 'Hausmusik' (domestic music) in Bach's home, considering the possible instrumental lineups described by J. F. W. Sonnenkalb, a former pupil.
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