Classical Sunday: Bach for Guitar

Here is something to enjoy…  Although Bach did not compose for the lute a whole lot (and obviously nothing for the guitar), his music has been interpreted by guitar players, especially since Andrés Segovia.  The guitarist who is presenting Bach’s suites here is called Luigi Attademo, born 1972 in Bella Napoli, and you can read about him on his website – in English!

Have a beautiful last September day, everyone!

J.S. Bach: Suites for Guitar

00:00:00 Suite, BWV 996 in E Minor: I. Preludio: Passaggio – Presto
00:02:57 Suite, BWV 996 in E Minor: II. Allemande
00:06:47 Suite, BWV 996 in E Minor: III. Courante
00:09:19 Suite, BWV 996 in E Minor: IV. Sarabande
00:13:31 Suite, BWV 996 in E Minor: V. Bourée
00:14:42 Suite, BWV 996 in E Minor: VI. Giga
00:17:32 Suite, BWV 1006 in E: I. Präludium
00:21:40 Suite, BWV 1006 in E: II. Loure
00:25:10 Suite, BWV 1006 in E: III. Gavotte en Rondeaux
00:28:12 Suite, BWV 1006 in E: IV. Menuett I
00:29:28 Suite, BWV 1006 in E: V. Menuett II
00:31:38 Suite, BWV 1006 in E: VI. Bourée
00:33:12 Suite, BWV 1006 in E: VII. Gigue
00:35:07 Partita, BWV 1004 in D Minor: I. Allemanda
00:42:10 Partita, BWV 1004 in D Minor: II. Corrente
00:44:58 Partita, BWV 1004 in D Minor: III. Sarabanda
00:49:14 Partita, BWV 1004 in D Minor: IV. Giga
00:53:46 Partita, BWV 1004 in D Minor: V. Ciaccona
01:08:07 Suite, BWV 995 in A Minor: I. Prelude
01:13:26 Suite, BWV 995 in A Minor: II. Allemande
01:20:10 Suite, BWV 995 in A Minor: III. Courante
01:22:43 Suite, BWV 995 in A Minor: IV. Sarabande
01:26:46 Suite, BWV 995 in A Minor: V. Gavotte I
01:28:54 Suite, BWV 995 in A Minor: VI. Gavotte II en Rondeaux
01:31:14 Suite, BWV 995 in A Minor: VII. Gigue
01:33:22 Suite, BWV 997 in A Minor: I. Prelude
01:36:46 Suite, BWV 997 in A Minor: II. Fuga
01:44:51 Suite, BWV 997 in A Minor: III. Sarabande
01:50:04 Suite, BWV 997 in A Minor: IV. Giga
01:52:57 Suite, BWV 997 in A Minor: V. Double
01:55:48 Suite, BWV 998 in D: I. Prelude
01:58:34 Suite, BWV 998 in D: II. Fuga
02:03:50 Suite, BWV 998 in D: III. Allegro
02:07:23 Prelude for lute, BWV 999 in D Minor
02:09:05 Fugue, BWV 1000 in A Minor

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3 Replies to “Classical Sunday: Bach for Guitar”

  1. Beautiful and profoundly interpreted music! Bach’s Lute Suites and Cello Suites can sound so good on the classical guitar (despite being sometimes very difficult to play). If you haven’t already, check out the “Segovia and Williams: Guitar Virtuosos Play Bach” album-it is absolutely outstanding!

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