Stefano Molardi - Kuhnau: Complete Organ Music (2015)
BAND/ARTIST: Stefano Molardi
- Title: Kuhnau: Complete Organ Music
- Year Of Release: 2015
- Label: Brilliant Classics
- Genre: Classical Organ
- Quality: flac lossless
- Total Time: 03:40:10
- Total Size: 848 mb
- WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist
01. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 1 "The Combat Between David and Goliath in C Major": I. The Boasting of Goliath
02. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 1 "The Combat Between David and Goliath in C Major": II. The Trembling of the Israelites at the Appearance of the Giant, and Their Prayer to God
03. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 1 "The Combat Between David and Goliath in C Major": III. The Courage of David, and His Keen Desire to Repel the Pride of His Terrifying Enemy
04. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 1 "The Combat Between David and Goliath in C Major": IV. The Combat Between the Two and Their Struggle
05. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 1 "The Combat Between David and Goliath in C Major": V. The Stone Is Thrown from the Slingshot-Goliath Falls
06. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 1 "The Combat Between David and Goliath in C Major": VI. The Flight of the Philistines, Who Are Pursued and Slain by the Israelites
07. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 1 "The Combat Between David and Goliath in C Major": VII. The Joy of the Israelites Over Their Victory
08. Musikalische Vorstellung Einiger Biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 1 "The Combat Between David And Goliath In C Major": VIII. The Musical Concert Of The Women In Honor Of David
09. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 1 "The Combat Between David and Goliath in C Major": IX. The General Rejoicing, and the Dances of Joy of the People
10. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 2 "The Melancholy of Saul Assuaged by David's Music": I. The Sadness and the Rage of the King
11. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 2 "The Melancholy of Saul Assuaged by David's Music": II. The Restorative Song of David's Harp
12. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 2 "The Melancholy of Saul Assuaged by David's Music": III. The Calm and Contented Soul of Saul
13. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 3 "Jacob's Wedding": I. The Joy of the Family of Laban at the Arrival of Their Kinsman, Jacob
14. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 3 "Jacob's Wedding": II. The Servitude of Jacob Is Indeed Laborious, but It Is Lightened by His Love for Rachel
15. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 3 "Jacob's Wedding": III. The Bridal Song Sung by the Companions of Rachel
16. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 3 "Jacob's Wedding": IV. The Rejoicing for the Wedding, and the Congratulations
17. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 3 "Jacob's Wedding": V. The Laban's Trick
18. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 3 "Jacob's Wedding": VI. The Bridegroom Loving and Content-His Heart Fortells Him Some Ill-He Takes Heart Again-He Becomes Sleepy
19. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 3 "Jacob's Wedding": VII. Disappointment of Jacob for the Trick
20. Musikalische Vorstellung Einiger Biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 3: VIII. The Rejoicing For The Wedding Is Repeated
21. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 4 "Hezekiah Dying and Restored to Health": I. Hezekiah's Lament for the Death Foretold to Him and His Fervent Prayers
22. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 4 "Hezekiah Dying and Restored to Health": II. His Confidence in God
23. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 4 "Hezekiah Dying and Restored to Health": III. The Joy of the Convalescent King-He Remembers the Ills That Are Past-He Forgets Them
24. Ciacona in F Minor
25. Prelude in A Minor
26. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 5 "Gideon the Saviour of the People of Israel": I. Gideon's Doubt Concerning the Victory Promised Him by God-He Tests It in a Contrary Manner
27. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 5 "Gideon the Saviour of the People of Israel": II. His Fear, Seeing a Great Army of Enemies Come Upon Him
28. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 5 "Gideon the Saviour of the People of Israel": III. He Takes Heart Again, Hearing What They Had Dreamed of Him Being Expounded To His Enemies
29. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 5 "Gideon the Saviour of the People of Israel": IV. Gideon Encourages His Soldiers
30. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 5 "Gideon the Saviour of the People of Israel": V. The Sound of Trumpets, or Trombones and the Breaking of the Pitchers, and the Cries of the Fighters
31. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 5 "Gideon the Saviour of the People of Israel": VI. The Flight of Their Enemies, Pursued by the Israelites
32. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 5 "Gideon the Saviour of the People of Israel": VII. Their Joy in the Notable Victory
33. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 6 "The Tomb of Jacob": I. The Sorrow of the Sons of Jacob at the Bed of Their Dying Father, Somewhat Sweetened by his Fatherly Benediction
34. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 6 "The Tomb of Jacob": II. They Consider the Consequences of This Death
35. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 6 "The Tomb of Jacob": III. The Journey from Egypt to the Land of Canaan
36. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 6 "The Tomb of Jacob": IV. The Burial of Israel, and the Sorrowful Lament of Those Present
37. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 6 "The Tomb of Jacob": V. The Souls of the Survivors Are Consoled
38. Prelude in B-Flat Major
39. Prelude in G Minor
40. Fugue in G Minor
41. Prelude in D Major
42. Prelude alla breve in G Major
43. Prelude in C Major
44. Prelude in C Minor
45. Prelude in D Minor
46. Prelude in E Minor
47. Sonata in B-Flat Major: I. —
48. Sonata in B-Flat Major: II. —
49. Sonata in B-Flat Major: III. Adagio
50. Sonata in B-Flat Major: IV. Allegro
51. Sonata in B-Flat Major: V. Da capo
52. Fuga in C Major
53. Toccata in A Major
54. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sontata I in G Minor: I. —
55. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sontata I in G Minor: Adagio
56. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sontata I in G Minor: Allegro
57. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sontata I in G Minor: I. — (2)
58. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata II in D Major: I. —
59. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata II in D Major: Molto Adagio-Molto presto-Adagio-Presto-Adagio
60. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata II in D Major: I. — (2)
61. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata II in D Major: Adagio
62. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata II in D Major: I. — (3)
63. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata III in F Major: I. —
64. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata III in F Major: Aria
65. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata III in F Major: II. —
66. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata III in F Major: Aria (2)
67. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata III in F Major: I. — (2)
68. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata IV in C Minor: Vivace
69. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata IV in C Minor: Adagio
70. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata IV in C Minor: I. —
71. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata IV in C Minor: II. — (2)
72. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata V in E Minor: I. —
73. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata V in E Minor: II. — (2)
74. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata V in E Minor: III. — (3)
75. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata V in E Minor: IV. — (4)
76. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata 6: Ciaccona
77. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata 6: I. —
78. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata 6: Vivace
79. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata 6: II. — (2)
80. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata 7: Ciaccona da capo
81. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata 7: I. —
82. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata 7: Adagio
83. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata 7: II. — (2)
84. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata 7: III. — (3)
Stefano Molardi’s recorded integrale of Bach’s organ music on Brilliant Classics won golden opinions from the specialist pres. As in the four volumes of that cycle, Molardi has taken care to choose instruments to match repertoire, playing two magnificent instruments by Gottfried Silbermann (Bach’s favoured organ-builder) to record the complete organ music – the first such album to do so – by Johann Kuhnau.
Kuhnau thrived as a church musician in Germany a generation or so before J.S. Bach. He was appointed cantor of the Thomaskirche in 1701, on the death of Johann Schelle, the previous incumbent. When Kuhnau died in 1722, it was J.S. Bach who took over his position after a protracted selection process. Kuhnau played a pivotal role in the evolution of music in central Germany. This was partly due to the beauty and refinement of his melodies, the neatness of his harmony, his skilful use of dissonance and the Corelli-like elegance of his compositions.
However the lasting quality of Kuhnau’s music also derives from his ability to infuse his music with the fruits of his considerable learning in theology and rhetoric. This is particularly evident in the Sonate Bibliche, which narrate scenes from the Old Testament - David slaying Goliath and Gideon's victory evidently lend themselves to dramatic presentation, but there are more potentially intricate and abstract stories too: Jacob and Esau, Hezekiah's prayer among them. Published in 1700, the Sonate Bibliche were the culmination of Kuhnau’s output as a composer, achieving considerable commercial success, and they deserve a wider public now.
Then there are seven sonatas of more conventional dimensions and character. These were published separately from the Sonata in B flat, a work of considerably greater scope and invention. As Kuhnau himself noted on the manuscript, this is perhaps the first time that the genre description was applied to a solo keyboard work. Finally, there are the preludes and fugues in Kuhnau’s two volumes (1689 and 1692) of Neuer Clavier Übung, which at points throw light on Bach’s own appropriation of the genre.
01. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 1 "The Combat Between David and Goliath in C Major": I. The Boasting of Goliath
02. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 1 "The Combat Between David and Goliath in C Major": II. The Trembling of the Israelites at the Appearance of the Giant, and Their Prayer to God
03. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 1 "The Combat Between David and Goliath in C Major": III. The Courage of David, and His Keen Desire to Repel the Pride of His Terrifying Enemy
04. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 1 "The Combat Between David and Goliath in C Major": IV. The Combat Between the Two and Their Struggle
05. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 1 "The Combat Between David and Goliath in C Major": V. The Stone Is Thrown from the Slingshot-Goliath Falls
06. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 1 "The Combat Between David and Goliath in C Major": VI. The Flight of the Philistines, Who Are Pursued and Slain by the Israelites
07. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 1 "The Combat Between David and Goliath in C Major": VII. The Joy of the Israelites Over Their Victory
08. Musikalische Vorstellung Einiger Biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 1 "The Combat Between David And Goliath In C Major": VIII. The Musical Concert Of The Women In Honor Of David
09. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 1 "The Combat Between David and Goliath in C Major": IX. The General Rejoicing, and the Dances of Joy of the People
10. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 2 "The Melancholy of Saul Assuaged by David's Music": I. The Sadness and the Rage of the King
11. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 2 "The Melancholy of Saul Assuaged by David's Music": II. The Restorative Song of David's Harp
12. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 2 "The Melancholy of Saul Assuaged by David's Music": III. The Calm and Contented Soul of Saul
13. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 3 "Jacob's Wedding": I. The Joy of the Family of Laban at the Arrival of Their Kinsman, Jacob
14. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 3 "Jacob's Wedding": II. The Servitude of Jacob Is Indeed Laborious, but It Is Lightened by His Love for Rachel
15. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 3 "Jacob's Wedding": III. The Bridal Song Sung by the Companions of Rachel
16. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 3 "Jacob's Wedding": IV. The Rejoicing for the Wedding, and the Congratulations
17. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 3 "Jacob's Wedding": V. The Laban's Trick
18. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 3 "Jacob's Wedding": VI. The Bridegroom Loving and Content-His Heart Fortells Him Some Ill-He Takes Heart Again-He Becomes Sleepy
19. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 3 "Jacob's Wedding": VII. Disappointment of Jacob for the Trick
20. Musikalische Vorstellung Einiger Biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 3: VIII. The Rejoicing For The Wedding Is Repeated
21. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 4 "Hezekiah Dying and Restored to Health": I. Hezekiah's Lament for the Death Foretold to Him and His Fervent Prayers
22. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 4 "Hezekiah Dying and Restored to Health": II. His Confidence in God
23. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 4 "Hezekiah Dying and Restored to Health": III. The Joy of the Convalescent King-He Remembers the Ills That Are Past-He Forgets Them
24. Ciacona in F Minor
25. Prelude in A Minor
26. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 5 "Gideon the Saviour of the People of Israel": I. Gideon's Doubt Concerning the Victory Promised Him by God-He Tests It in a Contrary Manner
27. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 5 "Gideon the Saviour of the People of Israel": II. His Fear, Seeing a Great Army of Enemies Come Upon Him
28. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 5 "Gideon the Saviour of the People of Israel": III. He Takes Heart Again, Hearing What They Had Dreamed of Him Being Expounded To His Enemies
29. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 5 "Gideon the Saviour of the People of Israel": IV. Gideon Encourages His Soldiers
30. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 5 "Gideon the Saviour of the People of Israel": V. The Sound of Trumpets, or Trombones and the Breaking of the Pitchers, and the Cries of the Fighters
31. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 5 "Gideon the Saviour of the People of Israel": VI. The Flight of Their Enemies, Pursued by the Israelites
32. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 5 "Gideon the Saviour of the People of Israel": VII. Their Joy in the Notable Victory
33. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 6 "The Tomb of Jacob": I. The Sorrow of the Sons of Jacob at the Bed of Their Dying Father, Somewhat Sweetened by his Fatherly Benediction
34. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 6 "The Tomb of Jacob": II. They Consider the Consequences of This Death
35. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 6 "The Tomb of Jacob": III. The Journey from Egypt to the Land of Canaan
36. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 6 "The Tomb of Jacob": IV. The Burial of Israel, and the Sorrowful Lament of Those Present
37. Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 6 "The Tomb of Jacob": V. The Souls of the Survivors Are Consoled
38. Prelude in B-Flat Major
39. Prelude in G Minor
40. Fugue in G Minor
41. Prelude in D Major
42. Prelude alla breve in G Major
43. Prelude in C Major
44. Prelude in C Minor
45. Prelude in D Minor
46. Prelude in E Minor
47. Sonata in B-Flat Major: I. —
48. Sonata in B-Flat Major: II. —
49. Sonata in B-Flat Major: III. Adagio
50. Sonata in B-Flat Major: IV. Allegro
51. Sonata in B-Flat Major: V. Da capo
52. Fuga in C Major
53. Toccata in A Major
54. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sontata I in G Minor: I. —
55. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sontata I in G Minor: Adagio
56. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sontata I in G Minor: Allegro
57. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sontata I in G Minor: I. — (2)
58. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata II in D Major: I. —
59. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata II in D Major: Molto Adagio-Molto presto-Adagio-Presto-Adagio
60. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata II in D Major: I. — (2)
61. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata II in D Major: Adagio
62. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata II in D Major: I. — (3)
63. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata III in F Major: I. —
64. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata III in F Major: Aria
65. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata III in F Major: II. —
66. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata III in F Major: Aria (2)
67. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata III in F Major: I. — (2)
68. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata IV in C Minor: Vivace
69. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata IV in C Minor: Adagio
70. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata IV in C Minor: I. —
71. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata IV in C Minor: II. — (2)
72. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata V in E Minor: I. —
73. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata V in E Minor: II. — (2)
74. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata V in E Minor: III. — (3)
75. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata V in E Minor: IV. — (4)
76. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata 6: Ciaccona
77. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata 6: I. —
78. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata 6: Vivace
79. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata 6: II. — (2)
80. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata 7: Ciaccona da capo
81. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata 7: I. —
82. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata 7: Adagio
83. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata 7: II. — (2)
84. Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata 7: III. — (3)
Stefano Molardi’s recorded integrale of Bach’s organ music on Brilliant Classics won golden opinions from the specialist pres. As in the four volumes of that cycle, Molardi has taken care to choose instruments to match repertoire, playing two magnificent instruments by Gottfried Silbermann (Bach’s favoured organ-builder) to record the complete organ music – the first such album to do so – by Johann Kuhnau.
Kuhnau thrived as a church musician in Germany a generation or so before J.S. Bach. He was appointed cantor of the Thomaskirche in 1701, on the death of Johann Schelle, the previous incumbent. When Kuhnau died in 1722, it was J.S. Bach who took over his position after a protracted selection process. Kuhnau played a pivotal role in the evolution of music in central Germany. This was partly due to the beauty and refinement of his melodies, the neatness of his harmony, his skilful use of dissonance and the Corelli-like elegance of his compositions.
However the lasting quality of Kuhnau’s music also derives from his ability to infuse his music with the fruits of his considerable learning in theology and rhetoric. This is particularly evident in the Sonate Bibliche, which narrate scenes from the Old Testament - David slaying Goliath and Gideon's victory evidently lend themselves to dramatic presentation, but there are more potentially intricate and abstract stories too: Jacob and Esau, Hezekiah's prayer among them. Published in 1700, the Sonate Bibliche were the culmination of Kuhnau’s output as a composer, achieving considerable commercial success, and they deserve a wider public now.
Then there are seven sonatas of more conventional dimensions and character. These were published separately from the Sonata in B flat, a work of considerably greater scope and invention. As Kuhnau himself noted on the manuscript, this is perhaps the first time that the genre description was applied to a solo keyboard work. Finally, there are the preludes and fugues in Kuhnau’s two volumes (1689 and 1692) of Neuer Clavier Übung, which at points throw light on Bach’s own appropriation of the genre.
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