Alexandra Papastefanou: J.S. Bach: The English Suites - COMPACT DISCS

Title: J.S. Bach: The English Suites
Artist: Alexandra Papastefanou
Label: First Hand
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 5060216342566
Genre: Classical Artists
Release Date: 2025-07-25
Number of Discs: 2

Bach's English Suites are a set of six keyboard suites, each featuring a prelude and a series of stylised dance movements. While named 'English, the suites are more closely related to the French Baroque style, featuring intricate counterpoint, technically demanding passages, and a grander scale compared to Bach's French Suites. Papastefanou's Baroque style and technique is first-class in her brand new recording of these technically high demanding Suites. A natural Bach player who plays with panache, high skill, individuality with an attractive style and touch, Papastefanou's has produced another high quality recording of Bach, in this her 6th album for FHR.

Tracks:
1.1 English Suite No. 1 in A major, BWV 806~Prélude
1.2 English Suite No. 1 in A major, BWV 806~Allemande
1.3 English Suite No. 1 in A major, BWV 806~Courante I
1.4 English Suite No. 1 in A major, BWV 806~Courante II and Double I
1.5 English Suite No. 1 in A major, BWV 806~Double II
1.6 English Suite No. 1 in A major, BWV 806~Sarabande
1.7 English Suite No. 1 in A major, BWV 806~Bourrée I and Bourrée II
1.8 English Suite No. 1 in A major, BWV 806~Gigue
1.9 English Suite No. 2 in A minor, BWV 807~Prélude
1.10 English Suite No. 2 in A minor, BWV 807~Allemande
1.11 English Suite No. 2 in A minor, BWV 807~Courante
1.12 English Suite No. 2 in A minor, BWV 807~Sarabande
1.13 English Suite No. 2 in A minor, BWV 807~Bourrée I and Bourrée II
1.14 English Suite No. 2 in A minor, BWV 807~Gigue
1.15 English Suite No. 3 in G minor, BWV 808~Prélude
1.16 English Suite No. 3 in G minor, BWV 808~Allemande
1.17 English Suite No. 3 in G minor, BWV 808~Courante
1.18 English Suite No. 3 in G minor, BWV 808~Sarabande
1.19 English Suite No. 3 in G minor, BWV 808~Gavotte I and Gavotte II
1.20 English Suite No. 3 in G minor, BWV 808~Gigue
2.1 English Suite No. 4 in F major, BWV 809~Prélude
2.2 English Suite No. 4 in F major, BWV 809~Allemande
2.3 English Suite No. 4 in F major, BWV 809~Courante
2.4 English Suite No. 4 in F major, BWV 809~Sarabande
2.5 English Suite No. 4 in F major, BWV 809~Menuet I and Menuet II
2.6 English Suite No. 4 in F major, BWV 809~Gigue
2.7 English Suite No. 5 in E minor, BWV 810~Prélude
2.8 English Suite No. 5 in E minor, BWV 810~Allemande
2.9 English Suite No. 5 in E minor, BWV 810~Courante
2.10 English Suite No. 5 in E minor, BWV 810~Sarabande
2.11 English Suite No. 5 in E minor, BWV 810~Passepied I and Passepied II
2.12 English Suite No. 5 in E minor, BWV 810~Gigue
2.13 English Suite No. 6 in D minor, BWV 811~Prélude
2.14 English Suite No. 6 in D minor, BWV 811~Allemande
2.15 English Suite No. 6 in D minor, BWV 811~Courante
2.16 English Suite No. 6 in D minor, BWV 811~Sarabande
2.17 English Suite No. 6 in D minor, BWV 811~Gavotte I and Gavotte II
2.18 English Suite No. 6 in D minor, BWV 811~Gigue