J.S. Bach: Violin Sonatas & Partitas, Cello Suites transcribed for Harpsichord by Gustav Leonhardt Roberto Loreggian

• Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750): Sonata in D Minor, BWV 1001:
• 1Sonata in D Minor, BWV 1001: I. Adagio03:38
• 2Sonata in D Minor, BWV 1001: II. Fuga allegro04:49
• 3Sonata in D Minor, BWV 1001: III. Siciliana02:40
• 4Sonata in D Minor, BWV 1001: IV. Presto03:00
• Partita in E Minor, BWV 1002:
• 5Partita in E Minor, BWV 1002: I. Allemanda03:50
• 6Partita in E Minor, BWV 1002: II. Double02:14
• 7Partita in E Minor, BWV 1002: III. Corrente02:38
• 8Partita in E Minor, BWV 1002: IV. Double. Presto03:15
• 9Partita in E Minor, BWV 1002: V. Sarabande02:22
• 10Partita in E Minor, BWV 1002: VI. Double02:06
• 11Partita in E Minor, BWV 1002: VII. Tempo di borea02:03
• 12Partita in E Minor, BWV 1002: VIII. Double02:14
• Partita in G Minor, BWV 1004:
• 13Partita in G Minor, BWV 1004: I. Allemanda04:41
• 14Partita in G Minor, BWV 1004: II. Corrente02:55
• 15Partita in G Minor, BWV 1004: III. Sarabanda03:55
• 16Partita in G Minor, BWV 1004: IV. Giga04:56
• 17Partita in G Minor, BWV 1004: V. Ciaccona13:58
• Sonata in G Major, BWV 1005:
• 18Sonata in G Major, BWV 1005: I. Adagio, BWV 96803:15
• 19Sonata in G Major, BWV 1005: II. Fuga09:32
• 20Sonata in G Major, BWV 1005: III. Largo02:21
• 21Sonata in G Major, BWV 1005: IV. Allegro assai05:23
• 22Partita in A Major, BWV 1006: I. Preludio04:24
• Partita in A Major, BWV 1006:
• 23Partita in A Major, BWV 1006: II. Loure02:29
• 24Partita in A Major, BWV 1006: III. Gavotte en rondeau02:55
• 25Partita in A Major, BWV 1006: IV. Menuet I01:04
• 26Partita in A Major, BWV 1006: V. Menuet II01:38
• 27Partita in A Major, BWV 1006: VI. Bourrée01:43
• 28Partita in A Major, BWV 1006: VII. Gigue02:06
• Suite in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010:
• 29Suite in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: I. Praeludium03:53
• 30Suite in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: II. Allemande04:55
• 31Suite in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: III. Courante03:14
• 32Suite in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: IV. Sarabande03:47
• 33Suite in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: V. Bourrée I01:54
• 34Suite in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: VI. Bourrée II00:49
• 35Suite in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: VII. Bourée I01:34
• 36Suite in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: VIII. Gigue02:58
• Suite in C Minor, BWV 1011:
• 37Suite in C Minor, BWV 1011: I. Prelude05:45
• 38Suite in C Minor, BWV 1011: II. Allemande05:12
• 39Suite in C Minor, BWV 1011: III. Courante02:10
• 40Suite in C Minor, BWV 1011: IV. Sarabande03:16
• 41Suite in C Minor, BWV 1011: V. Gavotte I01:50
• 42Suite in C Minor, BWV 1011: VI. Gavotte II en rondeau00:50
• 43Suite in C Minor, BWV 1011: VII. Gavotte I00:58
• 44Suite in C Minor, BWV 1011: VIII. Gigue02:17
• Suite in D Major, BWV 1012:
• 45Suite in D Major, BWV 1012: I. Prelude04:09
• 46Suite in D Major, BWV 1012: II. Allemande04:21
• 47Suite in D Major, BWV 1012: III. Courante03:31
• 48Suite in D Major, BWV 1012: IV. Sarabande03:45
• 49Suite in D Major, BWV 1012: V. Gavotte I01:27
• 50Suite in D Major, BWV 1012: VI. Gavotte II01:17
• 51Suite in D Major, BWV 1012: VII. Gavotte I00:46
• 52Suite in D Major, BWV 1012: VIII. Gigue04:06
• Johann Sebastian Bach:
• 53Allemande in A Minor, BWV 101304:53
• 54Sarabande in C Minor, BWV 99704:18
• Total Runtime02:59:59

Info for J.S. Bach: Violin Sonatas & Partitas, Cello Suites transcribed for Harpsichord by Gustav Leonhardt

First compete recording of the Sonatas, Partitas and Suites by Bach in the harpsichord transcription by Gustav Leonhardt.

The transcription of these works, which were originally written for a solo string instrument (violin, cello) requires the hand of a master: Gustav Leonhardt certainly proves his deep insight of both Bach’s sound world and the possibilities of the harpsichord in these transcriptions, which feature complex counterpoint and harmonies.

Bach himself transcribed many of his own works and those of others for different instruments. The close study of these works gave Leonhardt the courage and vision to write his own, commenting in his typical modest way: “I think that Bach would have forgiven me the fact that I have set myself to making arrangements of his works. Whether or not he would have forgiven the way I have done it is a moot point”

Roberto Loreggian, harpsichord

Roberto Loreggian
Having achieved, with the highest grades, a diploma in organ and harpsichord, he perfected his talents at the Conservatory of The Hague (NL) under the direction of Ton Koopman. His activities led him to perform in the most important halls: Parco della Musica - Rome, Sala Verdi - Milan, Hercules Saal - Munich (Germany), Teatro Colon - Buenos Aires, Kioi Hall - Tokyo... at highly important festivals: MITO, Sagra Malatestiana (Malatestiana Festival), Pergolesi Spontini Festival, Accademia di Santa Cecilia, musical evenings... performing both as a soloist accompanist and soloist with numerous orchestras, Orchestra dell'Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Chamber Orchestra of Mantova, the Orchestra of Padua and the Veneto, I Virtuosi Italiani, L'Arte Dell'Arco, I Barocchisti... He has recorded numerous CDs for record labels such as Chandos, Tactus, Arts... which have been internationally acclaimed. He has recorded the complete collection of keyboard music by G. Frescobaldi for the label 'Brilliant' winning the 'National Award for Classic Music Track 2009', for the same label he recorded the complete keyboard music of A. Gabrieli, the complete Harpsichord concerts of B. Galuppi and the harpsichord music of G. F. Haendel. His recordings devoted to harpsichord music by B. Pasquini (Chandos Chaconne) and by G. B. Ferrini (Tactus) received the award 'Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik'. He teaches at the Conservatory 'C. Pollini' in Padova, Italy.

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