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Bach : Fantasia Inventions, Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue

~ Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Angela Hewitt (Piano)
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  • Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
  • Audio CD (1 Jan 2000)
  • SPARS Code: DDD
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Hyperion
  • ASIN: B000002ZUY
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 30,481 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Fantasia In C Minor, BWV906
2. Fifteen Two-Part Inventions, BWV772-786: Invention 1 In C Major
3. Fifteen Two-Part Inventions, BWV772-786: Invention 2 In C Minor
4. Fifteen Two-Part Inventions, BWV772-786: Invention 3 In D Major
5. Fifteen Two-Part Inventions, BWV772-786: Invention 4 In D Minor
6. Fifteen Two-Part Inventions, BWV772-786: Invention 5 In E Flat Major
7. Fifteen Two-Part Inventions, BWV772-786: Invention 6 In E Major
8. Fifteen Two-Part Inventions, BWV772-786: Invention 7 In E Minor
9. Fifteen Two-Part Inventions, BWV772-786: Invention 8 In F Major
10. Fifteen Two-Part Inventions, BWV772-786: Invention 9 In F Minor
11. Fifteen Two-Part Inventions, BWV772-786: Invention 10 In G Major
12. Fifteen Two-Part Inventions, BWV772-786: Invention 11 In G Minor
13. Fifteen Two-Part Inventions, BWV772-786: Invention 12 In A Major
14. Fifteen Two-Part Inventions, BWV772-786: Invention 13 In A Minor
15. Fifteen Two-Part Inventions, BWV772-786: Invention 14 In B Flat Major
16. Fifteen Two-Part Inventions, BWV772-786: Invention 15 In B Minor
17. Fifteen Three-Part Sinfonias (Inventions), BWV787-801: Sinfonia 1 In C Major
18. Fifteen Three-Part Sinfonias (Inventions), BWV787-801: Sinfonia 2 In C Minor
19. Fifteen Three-Part Sinfonias (Inventions), BWV787-801: Sinfonia 3 In D Major
20. Fifteen Three-Part Sinfonias (Inventions), BWV787-801: Sinfonia 4 In D Minor
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On this CD:
  1. Fantasia in C minor
    Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
    with Angela Hewitt

  2. 15 Two-Part Inventions
    Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
    with Angela Hewitt

  3. 15 Three-Part Inventions
    Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
    with Angela Hewitt

  4. Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D minor
    Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
    with Angela Hewitt

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5.0 out of 5 stars The first of Hewitt's monumental Bach cycle, 25 Mar 2006
By Alan Lekan (Boulder, CO) - See all my reviews
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Recorded in 1994, this is the first of Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt's traversal of Bach's major keyboard works. The program ranges from the more simple of Bach's compositions (Two-Part Inventions) to some of the most trecherous, virtuostic masterpieces (the two fantasias). Written by Bach for his son and students around 1723, the Two-Part and Three-Part Inventions form the foundational know-how and skills of Bach's countrapuntal keyboard art. For centuries now these works have been essential for any piano student learning the "basics" of figuration, melodic line, smooth legato, clarity of two and three voices and so on. As such they are pre-requisite for learning the more complex preludes and fugues of "The Well-Tempered Clavier." Like the pieces in the WTC, both sets of Inventions show Bach as both a master educator and deft lyricist with their range of emotive qualities. There is delicacy, pensiveness, vivacity, virtuosity and sorrow expressed in these miniatures - all while building the foundational skills (like seamless legato w/o use of the pedal) necessary for performing the major piano repertoire. Pianists worldwide owe a world of gratitude for Johann Sebastian Bach for such foundations in western music.

I'm not sure if it is Bach's skillful writing or Miss Hewitt's skillful and varied expressive playing, but these so-called "piano excercises" sound anything but that. Likely, it is both of the above factors. It was in this first recording that Hewitt showed the music world her ever-so delicate, poised and artistic pianistic mannerisms, transforming these student pieces into delightful little concerts in themselves. As such, her readings here are worthy role models for students focusing on the long, clear, lyrical line that is essential to Bach's music. But what she most brings to this music is her subtle and enticing rubato and dynamic shading and artistic variety in tone that creates more of an unfolding story within the music than a mere "finger dexterity exercise." Gramophone recognized this sensitive musical aspect too and gave this CD a solid recommendation.

But the "appetizer" and "dessert" of this menu are the virtuostic Fantasias which open and close the program. Both show Bach as master of the extemporaneous "Style Fantasticus" most likely gleaned in his youth from his visit to hear the great organist, Buxtahude. Even in Bach's day supposedly, the great Chromatic Fanasia in D-minor was among his most popular piece as it is today. Both are hugely entertaining, daunting works played to perfection by Hewitt. As noted by Gramophone, "her readings of the fantasias are as eloquent and stimulating as any yet recorded by a harpsichordist." Also in support of the pianist is a fine recording ambiance by Hyperion that is hard to fault in any way. Its rather ironic that this first CD of Hewitt's Bach recordings was the last of her entire discography I acquired. But even after hearing all her glorious performances of Bach's music - from the WTC and Goldbergs to the Toccatas, Suites and Keyboard Concertos - hearing these earlist and more simple pieces still brings great refreshment and satisfaction that is so common in Bach's music - and so common too in Angela Hewitt's masterful and colorful playing of them. Compositions - 4.5 stars, Peformance - 5 stars, Sound - 5 stars.

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2.0 out of 5 stars technical workouts rather than beautiful lyricism, 28 May 2001
Hewitt refuses to let a phrase speak for itself during the whole performance. She feels the need to undulate, exaggerate with crescendos and dimuendos at each juncture. The tempi chosen are either excessively fast (e.g. the C minor 3-part invention) or excruciatingly slow (e.g. the B minor 3-part invention). The technique is almost too flawless, too much power in the fingers creating a forced tone, ungentle tone in louder passages. I can't quite understand the choice of the splattered trill in the far too fast 1st Invention in C or the all too ungentle rendering of the A minor invention. These pieces are written by J.S. Bach who never wrote anything solely as a technicial workout. They really are wonderful lyrical masterpieces and to hear them treated as such listen to Glenn Gould's recording of them. His recording has its faults, true, but the overall affect it overwhelingly more touching.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Bach as light music, not for me, 14 Sep 2007
By Scriabinmahler (Cambridge UK) - See all my reviews
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Refinement and elegance of her playing is pretty impressive at first hearing, but this is not the kind of performance I want to come back repeatedly. It's matter of personal taste, but for me Bach should be played with much depth and sense of awe. Maybe I'm too old fashioned, but whatever she plays sounds like light music and as if something is missing despite all the praises heaped upon her by critics and listeners alike.
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