Bach: Orgelbüchlein arranged for piano 4-hands

Coen, Andrea, Corona, Chiara

97430

This new recording presents a beautiful four hands piano version (with significant interventions) of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Orgelbüchlein, transcribed by Bernhard Friedrich Richter (1850-1931), who was Bach’s (1685-1759) successor as Kantor at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig. It is performed on a late 19th century German piano built by Ernst Kaps, and perfectly captures the sound and character of 19th century “Hausmusik”, when the great masterworks of the past were modified for domestic use and practice.

Played by Early Music specialist Andrea Coen and Chiara Corona. Andrea Coen is an organist, harpsichordist, and fortepianist, who has studied with such distinguished artists as Ton Koopman and Alan Curtis, and has collaborated with such figures as Christopher Hogwood and Monica Huggett. His recordings of Baroque and early-Classical keyboard repertoire for Brilliant Classics have attracted glowing reviews. Coen recorded the “Kleine Kammermusik” (BC 95683) and made the first complete recording of Telemann’s Fantasias (94228). According to MusicWeb International: ‘Coen, an experienced, insightful instrumentalist with a profound knowledge of historical performance practice and a sackful of it.

CD x 1

Brilliant Classics

2.12.2024

5028421974309