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Discover outstanding recordings of Bach's music, one work per episode. Apple Podcasts · RSS

Bachcast 61: Sonata, BWV 1020

24 min

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

Bachcast 55: Fugue in G minor, BWV 885

32 min

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.

Bachcast 54: Partita no. 1, BWV 1002

55 min

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

Bachcast 52: Fantasia in G minor, BWV 917

20 min

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.

Bachcast 48: Trio Sonata BWV 1037

23 min

Today it's believed that the trio sonata BWV 1037 was in fact written by J.G. Goldberg. But how do we reconcile the high mark of quality?

Bachcast 45: French Suite no. 1, BWV 812

29 min

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

Bachcast Episode 31: BWV 1018

50 min

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

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