Mary Utiger, Ursula Bundies, Hajo Bäß, Nicholas Selo - J.S. Bach - Mozart: Adagios und Fugen (2017)
BAND/ARTIST: Mary Utiger, Ursula Bundies, Hajo Bäß, Nicholas Selo
- Title: J.S. Bach - Mozart: Adagios und Fugen
- Year Of Release: 2017
- Label: NCA
- Genre: Classical
- Quality: flac lossless (tracks)
- Total Time: 00:46:18
- Total Size: 216 mb
- WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist
01. Preludes and Fugues, K. 404a: No. 1, Adagio
02. Preludes and Fugues, K. 404a: No. 2, Fuge
03. Preludes and Fugues, K. 404a: No. 3, Adagio
04. Preludes and Fugues, K. 404a: No. 4, Fuge
05. Preludes and Fugues, K. 404a: No. 5, Adagio
06. Preludes and Fugues, K. 404a: No. 6, Fuge
07. Preludes and Fugues, K. 404a: No. 7, Adagio
08. Preludes and Fugues, K. 404a: No. 8, Fuge
09. Organ Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, BWV 527 (Arr. by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart): No. 1, Largo
10. Organ Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, BWV 527 (Arr. by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart): No. 2, Fuge
11. Prelude and Fugue in F Minor, BWV 857 (Arr. by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart): No. 1, Adagio
12. Prelude and Fugue in F Minor, BWV 857 (Arr. by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart): No. 2, Fuge
13. Adagio and Fugue in C Minor, K. 546: No. 1, Adagio
14. Adagio and Fugue in C Minor, K. 546: No. 2, Fuge
While the influence of Bach on Mozart's entire compositional output cannot be understated, there are certain works where this influence can be more prominently felt. At the head of the list is the K. 546 Adagio and Fugue in C minor. The Fugue was originally composed for two keyboards and Mozart later arranged it for string quartet, adding the Adagio; it closely follows the model of Bach's Preludes and Fugues from both the Well-Tempered Klavier and the Art of Fugue, sounding much more like Bach, in fact, than a Mozart composition. In addition to this original composition, there exists a set of six transcriptions of Bach (both J.S. and W.F.) Adagios and Fugues for string quartet that have been attributed to Mozart, though firm evidence to the authorship of each is evasive. Performing these works is the ensemble known as Les Adieux in this reissue of the original 1995 NCA recording. The group's four members play with technical accuracy and together create a warm, appealing sound quality. What's missing, though, is much in the way of noticeable energy, passion, or excitement. With so much going on in these brilliant fugues, there's plenty of room for some drama, some tension, some enthusiasm; alas, there is none to be found. Listeners seeking a quality recording of these fine works will not be disappointed with Les Adieux's precision, but may find themselves wanting more on the musical side.
01. Preludes and Fugues, K. 404a: No. 1, Adagio
02. Preludes and Fugues, K. 404a: No. 2, Fuge
03. Preludes and Fugues, K. 404a: No. 3, Adagio
04. Preludes and Fugues, K. 404a: No. 4, Fuge
05. Preludes and Fugues, K. 404a: No. 5, Adagio
06. Preludes and Fugues, K. 404a: No. 6, Fuge
07. Preludes and Fugues, K. 404a: No. 7, Adagio
08. Preludes and Fugues, K. 404a: No. 8, Fuge
09. Organ Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, BWV 527 (Arr. by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart): No. 1, Largo
10. Organ Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, BWV 527 (Arr. by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart): No. 2, Fuge
11. Prelude and Fugue in F Minor, BWV 857 (Arr. by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart): No. 1, Adagio
12. Prelude and Fugue in F Minor, BWV 857 (Arr. by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart): No. 2, Fuge
13. Adagio and Fugue in C Minor, K. 546: No. 1, Adagio
14. Adagio and Fugue in C Minor, K. 546: No. 2, Fuge
While the influence of Bach on Mozart's entire compositional output cannot be understated, there are certain works where this influence can be more prominently felt. At the head of the list is the K. 546 Adagio and Fugue in C minor. The Fugue was originally composed for two keyboards and Mozart later arranged it for string quartet, adding the Adagio; it closely follows the model of Bach's Preludes and Fugues from both the Well-Tempered Klavier and the Art of Fugue, sounding much more like Bach, in fact, than a Mozart composition. In addition to this original composition, there exists a set of six transcriptions of Bach (both J.S. and W.F.) Adagios and Fugues for string quartet that have been attributed to Mozart, though firm evidence to the authorship of each is evasive. Performing these works is the ensemble known as Les Adieux in this reissue of the original 1995 NCA recording. The group's four members play with technical accuracy and together create a warm, appealing sound quality. What's missing, though, is much in the way of noticeable energy, passion, or excitement. With so much going on in these brilliant fugues, there's plenty of room for some drama, some tension, some enthusiasm; alas, there is none to be found. Listeners seeking a quality recording of these fine works will not be disappointed with Les Adieux's precision, but may find themselves wanting more on the musical side.
Year 2017 | Classical | FLAC / APE
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