Mahan Esfahani - Bach:Preludes,Inventions&Sinfonias - Import CD

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Mahan Esfahani

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J.S.Bach: Preludes, Inventions and Sinfonias Contents J.S.Bach: Seven Preludes BWV 924-930*. Seven Preludes BWV 924-930*. Prelude in A minor, BWV 931 Prelude in E minor (fragment) BWV 932 Prelude in C major, BWV 924a Six Preludes BWV 933-938 Five Preludes in C minor BWV 939-943* (fragments) Prelude in C minor for lute BWV 999* (for lute) Inventions and Sinfonias BWV 772-801 (2-voice Inventions BWV 772-786*, 3-voice Sinfonias BWV 787-801) Aplikatio in C major, BWV 994*. Fugue in C major, BWV 953 Jesus is My Joy (fragment) BWV 753*, 3-part symphony in C major BWV 753*, 3-part symphony in C major BWV 754 Performer Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord, clavichord*) *Recording: June 26-28, 2023, St. John the Baptist Parish Church (Rafton,Essex) ☆New recording of Bach series by Esfahani, who is scheduled to visit Japan in August~September 2024! ☆The small pieces centering on "Inventions and Sinfonias" prove with conviction that they are works with excellent appeal far beyond the framework of mere "teaching materials"! Following the release of "French Suite" in October 2023, the new Bach series is now focusing on "Inventions and Sinfonias" and other small pieces. and Sinfonia," following the release of his previous work "French Suites" in October 2023. In the "Inventions and Sinfonias," which are usually played on one instrument, the harpsichord and clavichord are played separately from the viewpoint that "it is best to choose the instrument that brings out the best in the music," as well as the choice of ornamentation and articulation, which is based on meticulous research. The selection of ornamentation and articulation, which was based on detailed research, and many other points that make this album a unique Bach album in the Esfahani style.Previous recordings of Bach have also received exceptionally high acclaim, including Record Arts "Special Mention", BBC Music Magazine "Instrumental Choice", Gramophone Magazine "Editor's Choice", and have been nominated for the ICMA (International Classical Music Awards) 2019, and are exceptionally well received today! One of the best Bach players will prove with conviction that these works have an outstanding appeal that goes far beyond mere "teaching materials". ■Esfahani is the first harpsichordist to be named BBC Radio 3's "New Generation Artist," a winner of the Borletti-Buitoni Foundation Award, the 2014 Royal Philharmonic Society Award for "Instrumentalist of the Year" and the 2014 Gramophone Award nomination for "Artist of the Year," the first harpsichordist to achieve these honors.He was named BBC Music Magazine's "Newcomer of the Year" in 2015 and was nominated for the Gramophone Award for "Artist of the Year" in 2015 and 2017, and is one of Hyperion's mainstay artists. He is scheduled to visit Japan in August~September 2024 to perform with the Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra and the Aichi Chamber Orchestra. (Tokyo M-Plus)