Bach: Suites Nos. 1 and 2 / Cello Suites Nos. 1 and 2 / Inventions Nos. 8 and 13

Featuring

Maria Lindal
Rebaroque
Johann Sebastian Bach

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Historical Context

During J.S. Bach's time, there was no clear distinction between 'art music' and 'popular music'; a skilled musician was expected to master all types.

Interpretation

This recording is a personal interpretation, aiming to portray J.S. Bach as a musician having a jam session with friends in a café, rather than a solemn church composer.

Composer's Artistic Vision

J.S. Bach's contemporaries described him as a fantastic improviser who could make even complex fugues sound like a dance, and he often taught using dance music.

Recording & Production

The SACD format, created by Sony and Philips, allows for up to three different music programs on a single disc: ordinary CD, stereo SACD, and surround SACD.

Performer Biography

The Stockholm Baroque Orchestra, formed in 1998, varies in size from a chamber ensemble to a full orchestra of up to forty musicians, performing music from early baroque to early romantic periods.

Recording & Production

This album is a 'hybrid SACD', meaning it can be played on both standard CD players and SACD players, offering different sound qualities.

Performer Biography

Maria Lindal, the artistic director and violinist for Stockholm Baroque Orchestra, has extensive experience with baroque music and authentic performance, having worked with leading period instrument ensembles.