BACH, J.S.: English Suite No. 5, BWV 810 (arr. D. Cerovic and G. Krivokapic) (Montenegrin Guitar Duo) (from Naxos 8.573676) (NTSC)

Format:

Sound recording

Author/Creator:

Bach, Johann Sebastian, Composer.

Contributor:

Krivokapić, Goran, Arranger.

Bach, Johann Sebastian, Composer.

Cerović, Danijel, Arranger.

Naxos Digital Services US

Series:

Naxos Video Library

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Recording Session Footage.

Local Subjects:

Recording Session Footage.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Hong Kong : Naxos Digital Services US Inc.

System Details:

Mode of access: Available online.

Summary:

<i>English Suite No. 5</i>, originally in E minor but played on the guitar in B minor, begins with an extended <i>Prelude</i> in the form of a true fugue, building from its opening theme and modulating through a number of keys in a contrasting middle section before returning to the original motif. The <i>Allemande</i> is also fugal. Following the plaintive sonoritiesof the beginning, the second half of the movement in contrast contains some interesting dissonances.This <i>Courante</i> is an exuberant dance propelled forward by energetic rhythmic patterns and some rapturous ornamentation. In each half, the onward momentum of the two-part counterpoint is relieved at particular moments by concise phrases played over a simple dominant pedal accompaniment before the contrapuntal aspects resume.The <i>Sarabande</i>, in a three-part texture, has many intriguing features including a free-flowing bass line and a poignant melodic line. The passepied (popular as a French court dance and instrumental form, and a quicker version of the menuet) was frequently put to good use in French operas and ballets. In the late Baroque keyboard suites it became customary for them to appear in pairs. The first <i>Passepied</i> in this suite is in rondeau form. The bright and brisk nature of the passepied is well represented here in the rondeau with <i>Passepied II</i> providing a contrast in both a relaxation of tempo and a change to the major key from the minor. The <i>Gigue</i> here is in three-part fugal writing the first half consisting of two complete expositions separated by a brief episode. The second half begins in the bass gradually ascending in pitch and dramatic vitality, the finale being rounded off with climactic chords.

Contents:

English Suite No. 5 in E Minor, BWV 810 (arr. Montenegrin Guitar Duo for 2 guitars) (NTSC) ( 19 min., 08 sec. ) / Bach

Participant:

Montenegrin Guitar Duo, Ensemble -- Krivokapić, Goran, Arranger -- Bach, Johann Sebastian, Composer -- Cerović, Danijel, Arranger

Notes:

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Streaming video.

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