Whatever the elusive truth may be regarding the ‘Englishness’ of these “Six Suittes avec leurs Preludes,” there is no denying the imagination of the keyboard writing. Each Suite is headed by a Prelude of substantial proportions, followed by wonderfully varied dance movements, all perfectly suited to showcase the joyful brilliance of Richard Egarr’s harpsichord skill.
Works:
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Bach, J S: English Suite No. 1 in A major, BWV806
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Bach, J S: English Suite No. 2 in A minor, BWV807
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Bach, J S: English Suite No. 3 in G minor, BWV808
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Bach, J S: English Suite No. 4 in F major, BWV809
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Bach, J S: English Suite No. 5 in E minor, BWV 810
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Bach, J S: English Suite No. 6 in D minor, BWV811
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Bach, J S: English Suites Nos. 1-6, BWV806-811