A programme in which the contrapuntal mastery of Johann Sebastian Bach is at the core: with music by Bach himself, including Preludes and Fugues from The Well-Tempered Klavier, and music inspired by Bach.
The ringing simplicity of the piano, in the skillful hands of Julien Libeer, contrasting with the rich sound texture of the vocal works. Or how a rational technique can move us so deeply.
The ancient counterpoint had and has an enormous impact on the identity, personality and expression of Western music. It made classical music richer and more layered, and reached its high point at the virtuoso hands of Johann Sebastian Bach.
Fugue, canon, imitation: there was no contrapuntal technique that was alien to him. The ripple effect of his work on the musical world has extended over the centuries and influenced just about all music written after him – right down to jazz.
An homage to counterpoint, in other words: the art of creating a texture out of something as ethereal as sound, in which melody and harmony become almost tangible, is still ‘alive and kicking’ today – thanks to the great master Johann Sebastian Bach.
programme
Johann Sebastian Bach
Prelude and Fugue in C Major, BWV 846
Komm, Jesu, Komm, BWV 229
Prelude and Fugue in B-Flat Minor, BWV 867: Prelude
Prelude and Fugue in A Minor, BWV 865
Prelude and Fugue in C-Sharp Minor, BWV 849
Prelude and Fugue in D Major, BWV 850
Felix Mendelssohn
Mitten wir in Leben sind, op. 23, No. 3
Johannes Brahms
Zwei Motetten, op. 74: I. Warum ist das Licht gegeben
Knut Nystedt
Immortal Bach
Sven David Sandström
Fûrchte dich nicht
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