Bachcast Episode 22: Sonata in A minor, BWV 1003
From our armchairs, what makes this music so great?
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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.
Bachcast Episode 20: Duet, BWV 805
This short piece was recently featured on the All of Bach Website project
Bachcast Episode 19: Concerto, BWV 1060
We look at what John figures is the better version of this double concerto
Bachcast Episode 18: Lute Suite, BWV 997
We listen to several versions of BWV 997 and ruminate about Bach's relationship with the lute
Bachcast Episode 17: BWV 807
We look at some different performances, including some arranged for the most striking of the suite's dances
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.
Bachcast Episode 15: BWV 1012
For show notes and links, visit my site, biberfan.org
Bachcast Episode 13: BWV 1065
Check out our Show Notes online at biberfan.org.
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.
Bachcast Episode 11: Brandenburg Concerto #6, BWV 1051
John looks at the interpretation of the first movement and Bach's harmonic rhythm
Bachcast Episode 14: BWV 227
This episode looks at the design of Bach's longest motet and some favorite performances
Episode #10: the Goldberg Variations, BWV 988
John examines favorite recordings of Bach's Goldberg Variations
Episode #9: Brandenburg Concerto #5, BWV 1050
John looks at the role the harpsichord part has in Bach's fifth Brandenburg
Episode #8: Christ lag in Todesbanden, BWV 4
BWV 4 is a special work for the host, and for Bach, it is one of his earliest surviving cantatas today, written around a melody that appears in each movement.
Episode #7: Brandenburg Concerto # 4, BWV 1049
We focus on virtuosic violin writing in Bach, especially as it's found in his fourth Brandenburg concerto.
Episode #6: Partita 1 for Keyboard
We look at the form of the partitas, and specifically, some of the elements common across the six pieces making up the first suite in Bach's opus 1.
Episode 5: Brandenburg Concerto #3, BWV 1048
John listens to Brandenburg #3, featuring a recording by Musica Antiqua, Köln
Episode 4: Motet, BWV 226
John looks at one of Bach's six motets and chooses a favorite recording. Shownotes are available at biberfan.org
Episode 3: Brandenburg Concerto #2 BWV 1047
John Hendron discusses the second of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos featuring a recording by Concerto Italiano
Episode 2: Trio Sonata from the Musical Offering, BWV 1079
A look at the trio sonata from Bach's Musical Offering
Episode 1: Brandenburg Concerto #1 BWV 1046
John looks at Bach's first Brandenburg Concerto performed by la Stravaganza Hamburg