András Schiff plays Bach (2011)

Surely Bachs French Suites which he composed during his years at Cöthen 17171723 are among the finest inducements to practise that any teacher has ever made to a pupil In this case Bach wrote them for his young wife Anna Magdalena The overriding impression left by these suites is one of endearing tunefulness ClavierÜbung II is a later collection of didactic keyboard pieces It comprises two greatly contrasted works the Italian Concerto and the Overture in the French Style These performances admirably demonstrate the thoughtful and persuasive approach that András Schiff adopts when performing Bach Recorded live at the Bachfest 2010 Protestant Reformed Church of Leipzig 11 June 2010 Repertoire JS Bach French Suites Nos 16 Overture in the French Style in B minor Italian Concerto in F major BWV 971