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Bachcast - biberfan

by John Hendron

Discover outstanding recordings of Bach's music and some of the interesting details in Bach's works. Each episode is dedicate to one work by J.S. Bach.

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  1. Bachcast 62: English Suite #6 BWV 811

    John listens to recordings of Bach's sixth English Suite for 2 hands

  2. Bachcast 61: Sonata, BWV 1020

    BWV 1020 may not be by Bach; but it's a strong sonata that has been played by different instruments, most notably flute or violin

  3. Bachcast 60: Cantata, Der Herr Denket An Uns, BWV 196

    We listen to several versions of the Sinfonia, and two recordings of the cantata.

  4. Bachcast 59: Harpsichord Concerto, BWV 1054

    My first discovery of the world of baroque music is tied to this very concerto. I survey a number of excellent recordings. Andreas Staier with FBO Francesco Cera with I Barocchisi Pierre Hantaï with Le Concert Français Sergio Ciomei with Europa Galante The harpsichord concertos by Bach are…

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  5. Bachcast 58: Suite for Cello in G, BWV 1007

    John explores favorite renditions from the first suite for solo cello, including from Yo-Yo Ma's new recording on Sony Classical

  6. Bachcast 57: Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 538

    BWV 538 is one of the "big" toccata and fugue pairs by J.S. Bach

  7. Bachcast 56: Partita no. 3 for violin, BWV 1006/1006a

    Bach's third partita contains some amazing music which despite being grounded in dance forms, elicit today a variety of interpretations.

  8. Bachcast 55: Fugue in G minor, BWV 885

    This is a ripe example of Bach's ability to craft something quite interesting from a small germ of an idea. We listen to performances on keyboard and on strings.

  9. Bachcast 54: Partita no. 1, BWV 1002

    Different performances highlight some of the nuances left behind in Bach's writing; choices in tempo, phrasing, strong/weak notes, and more.

  10. Bachcast 53: Concerto(s) for 2 Soloists, BWV 1043 and 1062

    In the end, despite the revision by Bach, John prefers the earlier version for two violins

  11. Bachcast 52: Fantasia in G minor, BWV 917

    In this episode, I explore the desire to realize this piece using an instrument that both has good attack but also sustaining power. It feels like an excellent candidate for the piano. Features a performance by Andreas Staier. Bachcast 52: BWV 917

  12. Bachcast 51: Partita no. 6 for Keyboard

    In this episode we find thematic links between movements in Bach's final suites for keyboard in his opus 1.

  13. Bachcast 50: Partita II for Keyboard

    John examines elements of interpretation across different recordings.

  14. Bachcast Episode 49: Cantata, BWV 207

    Comparing performances between two cantatas Bach used for the celebration of men in secular settings

  15. Bachcast 48: Trio Sonata BWV 1037

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  16. Bachcast 47: Ricercar à 6, BWV 1079

    We look at several readings, focusing on those beyond a single keyboard

  17. Bachcast 46: Gamba Sonata in G minor, BWV 1029

    John examines 6 versions of the sonata, BWV 1029, choosing favorites

  18. Bachcast 45: French Suite no. 1, BWV 812

    We compare a variety of solutions to performance challenges in Bach's first French suite among five albums, two using piano, three using harpsichord

  19. Bachcast 44: Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott

    John compares two recordings that highlight Bach's profound inventive approach toward a familiar Lutheran chorale with modern touches.

  20. Bachcast 43: Orchestral Suite in D, BWV 1068

    Bach's third orchestral suite contains his famous air.

  21. Bachcast 42: Partita for Violin, BWV 1004

    Comparison of recordings of Bach's second solo violin partita

  22. Bachcast 41: Partita for Violin, BWV 1002

    Bach is up to a theme with variations game

  23. Bachcast 40: Toccata, BWV 914

    3 performances, 3 instruments

  24. Bachcast 39: Sonata for solo violin in G minor, BWV 1001

    BWV 1001

  25. Bachcast 38: Prelude and Fugue in C major, BWV 846

    Discussion of Bach's WTC project and comparisons of performances

  26. Bachcast 37: Baroque Solo Violin Music

    What was the style of solo violin music around the time of Bach?

  27. Bachcast Episode 36: Passacaglia BWV 582

    We also look at several arrangements that are musically satisfying

  28. Bachcast Episode 35: Nun komm der Heiden Heiland

    The arrangements stand out for me as especially compelling

  29. Bachcast Episode 34: BWV 1019/1019a

    Understanding this work is different because of the existence of multiple movements

  30. Bachcast Episode 33: BWV 869

    John really likes the unique interpretation by F. Gulda

  31. Bachcast Episode 32: BWV 593

    We look at performances of the organ concerto, BWV 593

  32. Bachcast Episode 31: BWV 1018

    We listen to multiple versions of this sonata and what performers do to exploit Bach's compositional ideas

  33. Bachcast Episode 30: Triple Concerto BWV 1044

    BWV 1044 - matching tempo to the acoustic space to maximize enjoyment

  34. Bachcast Episode 29: BWV 1017

    We look at several versions of BWV 1017 for violin and keyboard

  35. Bachcast Episode 28: Ricercare à 6

    Find out more about this episode on biberfan.org

  36. Bachcast Episode 27: BWV 1016

    We continue our survey of Bach's sonatas for Violin and Keyboard

  37. Bachcast Episode #26: Sonata for Violin and Keyboard, BWV 1015

    For show notes, visit biberfan.org

  38. Bachcast Episode #25: Sonata in B minor, BWV 1014

    I compare recordings by Laredo and Gould with Montanari and Rousset

  39. Bachcast Episode 24: Cantata, BWV 22

    Check out the shownotes at biberfan.org

  40. Bachcast Episode 23: Italian Concerto, BWV 971

    We look at solutions towards interpretation in Bach's concerto for keyboard. Show notes and more at biberfan.org

  41. Bachcast Episode 22: Sonata in A minor, BWV 1003

    From our armchairs, what makes this music so great?

  42. Bachcast Episode 21: Toccata and Fugue, BWV 565

    Despite controversy over whether or not this is really by Bach, it works as a powerful piece and even in arrangements.

  43. Bachcast Episode 20: Duet, BWV 805

    This short piece was recently featured on the All of Bach Website project

  44. Bachcast Episode 19: Concerto, BWV 1060

    We look at what John figures is the better version of this double concerto

  45. Bachcast Episode 18: Lute Suite, BWV 997

    We listen to several versions of BWV 997 and ruminate about Bach's relationship with the lute

  46. Bachcast Episode 17: BWV 807

    We look at some different performances, including some arranged for the most striking of the suite's dances

  47. Bachcast Episode 16: BWV 525

    Bach's trio sonatas for organ are excellent pieces, both on the organ and when arranged for a small ensemble. Visit the show notes at biberfan.org.

  48. Bachcast Episode 15: BWV 1012

    For show notes and links, visit my site, biberfan.org

  49. Bachcast Episode 13: BWV 1065

    Check out our Show Notes online at biberfan.org.

  50. Bachcast Episode 12: English Suite #1

    Likely Bach's first collection of keyboard suites, most dances dominate with right hand interest. The bourées stand out as the gems of the set.

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Discover outstanding recordings of Bach's music and some of the interesting details in Bach's works. Each episode is dedicate to one work by J.S. Bach.

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John Hendron

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