J.S. Bach's Six Partitas were published separately between 1726 and 1730, then collected into a single edition in 1731 as part one of his 'Clavier-Übung'.
Historical Context
The title 'Clavier-Übung' (Keyboard Practice), under which Bach's Six Partitas were published, referred to showcasing various compositional styles rather than modern virtuosic finger-drills.
Performer Biography
Joseph Fleetwood was awarded the 2019 Narramore Fellowship at the University of Alabama, a prestigious award given to only one candidate every three years.
Interpretation
Joseph Fleetwood chose slower tempos for many movements in the Partitas to ensure clarity and create unity between the pieces, departing from faster modern interpretations.
Recording & Production
This album of Bach's Partitas is Joseph Fleetwood's first release for the label, with future recordings planned for works by Rachmaninoff, Schubert, Liszt, and Mozart.
Interpretation
The pianist, Joseph Fleetwood, plays Bach with the sustaining pedal, acknowledging that playing these works on a modern piano necessitates a different approach than historical performance practice.
Performer Biography
Joseph Fleetwood, the pianist on this album, comes from a distinguished musical lineage, including teachers who were students of Artur Schnabel and Carl Czerny, Beethoven's favorite student.
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