Peter Watchorn was awarded the Erwin Bodky Memorial Award in 1985 by the Cambridge Society of Early Music for his performance of J. S. Bach's solo harpsichord music.
Performer Biography
Peter Watchorn, the harpsichordist, has studied harpsichord performance, history, repertoire, and construction in great detail since 1974.
Recording & Production
The harpsichord used for this recording was built in 2009 by Zuckermann Harpsichords International, modeled after a Christian Vater instrument from 1738.
Performer Biography
Peter Watchorn co-founded the award-winning recording label Musica Omnia in 2000, for which he serves as producer and board president.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bach considered his 'teaching' suites, which include the French Suites, to be among his most studied and popular works, despite their simpler appearance.
Composition History
The 'French Suites' were never actually called 'French' by Bach's household; they were simply known as 'suites pour clavessin' and were designed as teaching material for his children.
Compositional Technique
Bach's 'teaching' suites were constantly revised and adapted, reflecting the development of his children's taste and skill, and often included exercises in French and Italian embellishment.
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