Inventionen & Sinfonien

On this CD:

1. Two part invention for keyboard No. 1 in C major, BWV 772
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach


2. Two part invention for keyboard No. 2 in C minor, BWV773
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

3. Two part invention for keyboard No. 3 in D major, BWV774
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

4. Two part invention for keyboard No. 4 in D minor, BWV775
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

5. Two part invention for keyboard No. 5 in E flat major, BWV776
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

6. Two part invention for keyboard No. 6 in E major, BWV777
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

7. Two part invention for keyboard No. 7 in E minor, BWV 778
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

8. Two part invention for keyboard No. 8 in F major, BWV779
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

9. Two part invention for keyboard No. 9 in F minor, BWV780
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

10. Two part invention for keyboard No. 10 in G major, BWV781
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

11. Two part invention for keyboard No. 11 in G minor, BWV782
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

12. Two part invention for keyboard No. 12 in A major, BWV783
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

13. Two part invention for keyboard No. 13 in A minor, BWV 784
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

14. Two part invention for keyboard No. 14 in B flat major, BWV 785
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

15. Two part invention for keyboard No. 15 in B minor, BWV786
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

16. Three-Part Invention (Sinfonia) for keyboard No. 1 in C major, BWV 787
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

17. Three-Part Invention (Sinfonia) for keyboard No. 2 in C minor, BWV 788
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

18. Three-Part Invention (Sinfonia) for keyboard No. 3 in D major, BWV 789
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

19. Three-Part Invention (Sinfonia) for keyboard No. 4 in D minor, BWV 790
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

20. Three-Part Invention (Sinfonia) for keyboard No. 5 in E flat major, BWV 791
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

21. Three-Part Invention (Sinfonia) for keyboard No. 6 in E major, BWV 792
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

22. Three-Part Invention (Sinfonia) for keyboard No. 7 in E minor, BWV 793
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

23. Three-Part Invention (Sinfonia) for keyboard No. 8 in F major, BWV 794
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

24. Three-Part Invention (Sinfonia) for keyboard No. 9 in F minor, BWV 795
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

25. Three-Part Invention (Sinfonia) for keyboard No. 10 in G major, BWV 796
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

26. Three-Part Invention (Sinfonia) for keyboard No. 11 in G minor, BWV 797
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

27. Three-Part Invention (Sinfonia) for keyboard No. 12 in A major, BWV 798
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

28. Three-Part Invention (Sinfonia) for keyboard No. 12 in A major, BWV 798
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

29. Three-Part Invention (Sinfonia) for keyboard No. 14 in B flat major, BWV 800
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

30. Three-Part Invention (Sinfonia) for keyboard No. 15 in B minor, BWV 801
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

31. Two part invention for keyboard No. 1a in C major, BWV772a
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

32. Three-Part Invention (Sinfonia) for keyboard No. 4 in D minor, BWV 790
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

33. Three-Part Invention (Sinfonia) for keyboard No. 5 in E flat major, BWV 791
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

34. Three-Part Invention (Sinfonia) for keyboard No. 7 in E minor, BWV 793
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

35. Three-Part Invention (Sinfonia) for keyboard No. 9 in F minor, BWV 795
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

36. Three-Part Invention (Sinfonia) for keyboard No. 11 in G minor, BWV 797
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

37. Three-Part Invention (Sinfonia) for keyboard No. 12 in A major, BWV 798
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Blandine Verlet

Editorial Reviews
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Millions of piano students have made themselves crazy trying to play these instructional pieces, which are also little gems of the highest artistic quality. Bach wrote them for his own children as practice exercises--practice not only of keyboard technique, but also of compositional skill. That means that the quality of the music is part of the lesson, and this sets Bach's instructional works apart from mere "finger exercises." Bach's intention here is to cultivate an absolute independence of the two hands, and in the three-part inventions--which frustrated pianists claim require three hands to play--the ability to project three distinct musical voices clearly. Blandine Verlet is no student, of course, and her performances remind us that there wasn't a single thing Bach did that failed to rise to the level of art. --David Hurwitz

Inventionen & Sinfonien, Music, Bach, Blandine Verlet, Classical, Classical Music
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    4. 4. Tango
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    22. 2. Allegro Molto
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    26. 6. Andantino Rubato
    27. 7. Moderato
    28. 8. Adagio Espressivo
    29. 9. Presto Leggiero
    30. 10. Andantino
    31. 11. Moderato Brutalement
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    34. 3
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    Hufschmidt: Portrait
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      Traces Of Culture
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        ElectronicElectronic | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music | Computer
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        1. Temazcal
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        New Music from Old Cities
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          New Music from Old Cities

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          ASIN: B00000459P
          Release Date: 1995-05-23
          Bach: Inventionen & Sinfonien BWV 772-801; Bach-Busoni: Chaconne BWV 1004
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            Bach: Inventionen & Sinfonien BWV 772-801; Bach-Busoni: Chaconne BWV 1004

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            Release Date: 2000-04-15
            Bach: Inventionen & Sinfonien
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              Bach: Inventionen & Sinfonien

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              Release Date: 1997-02-01
              Incontri-Begegnungen
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                Incontri-Begegnungen

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                Release Date: 2005-09-27
                Inventionen Und Sinfonien
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                    Manufacturer: Marco Polo
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                    InventionsInventions | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
                    GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
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                    ASIN: B00000463G
                    Release Date: 1995-08-22

                    Tracks:

                    1. Glockenturme, Op.103 (1990) - Silke-Thora Matthies
                    2. Wiegenlieder fur Christinchen, Op.13 (1952): No.1 - Christian Kohn
                    3. Wiegenlieder fur Christinchen, Op.13 (1952): No.2 - Christian Kohn
                    4. Wiegenlieder fur Christinchen, Op.13 (1952): No.3 - Christian Kohn
                    5. Wiegenlieder fur Christinchen, Op.13 (1952): No.4 - Christian Kohn
                    6. Wiegenlieder fur Christinchen, Op.13 (1952): No.5 - Christian Kohn
                    7. Wiegenlieder fur Christinchen, Op.13 (1952): No.6 - Christian Kohn
                    8. Wiegenlieder fur Christinchen, Op.13 (1952): No.7 - Christian Kohn
                    9. Wiegenlieder fur Christinchen, Op.13 (1952): No.8 - Christian Kohn
                    10. Wiegenlieder fur Christinchen, Op.13 (1952): No.9 - Christian Kohn
                    11. Feursturz, Op.4 (1983) - Silke-Thora Matthies
                    12. Son, Op.4 (1949): Con moto - Silke-Thora Matthies
                    13. Son, Op.4 (1949): Andante con grazia - Silke-Thora Matthies
                    14. Neun Klavierstucke fur Sonja, Op.76 (1973-77): Ambile - Silke-Thora Matthies
                    15. Neun Klavierstucke fur Sonja, Op.76 (1973-77): Allegro con espressione - Silke-Thora Matthies
                    16. Neun Klavierstucke fur Sonja, Op.76 (1973-77): Tranquillo - Silke-Thora Matthies
                    17. Neun Klavierstucke fur Sonja, Op.76 (1973-77): Liberamente - Silke-Thora Matthies
                    18. Neun Klavierstucke fur Sonja, Op.76 (1973-77): Allergramente - Silke-Thora Matthies
                    19. Neun Klavierstucke fur Sonja, Op.76 (1973-77): Largo sostenuto - Silke-Thora Matthies
                    20. Neun Klavierstucke fur Sonja, Op.76 (1973-77): Andante - Silke-Thora Matthies
                    21. Neun Klavierstucke fur Sonja, Op.76 (1973-77): Larghetto - Silke-Thora Matthies
                    22. Neun Klavierstucke fur Sonja, Op.76 (1973-77): Allegro deciso - Silke-Thora Matthies
                    23. Vier Inventionen, Op.26 (1956): Uber die Quart (ohne Tempobezeichnung) - Christian Kohn
                    24. Vier Inventionen, Op.26 (1956): Uber die Terz (Andante) - Christian Kohn
                    25. Vier Inventionen, Op.26 (1956): Uber den Tritonus (Lento cantabile) - Christian Kohn
                    26. Vier Inventionen, Op.26 (1956): Uber B.A.C.H. (Adagio appassionato) - Christian Kohn
                    27. Nachklang, Op.111 (1992/93): No.1 - Christian Kohn
                    28. Nachklang, Op.111 (1992/93): No.2 - Christian Kohn
                    29. Nachklang, Op.111 (1992/93): No.3 - Christian Kohn
                    Bach: Inventionen & Sinfonien
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                      All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
                      InventionsInventions | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
                      SinfoniaSinfonia | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
                      GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
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                      ASIN: B0000017OK
                      Release Date: 1997-04-10

                      Tracks:

                      1. Fifteen Two-Part Inventions: Invention 1 in C BWV 772
                      2. Fifteen Two-Part Inventions: Invention 2 in c BWV 773
                      3. Fifteen Two-Part Inventions: Invention 3 in D BWV 774
                      4. Fifteen Two-Part Inventions: Invention 4 in d BWV 775
                      5. Fifteen Two-Part Inventions: Invention 5 in E Flat BWV 776
                      6. Fifteen Two-Part Inventions: Invention 6 in E BWV 777
                      7. Fifteen Two-Part Inventions: Invention 7 in e BWV 778
                      8. Fifteen Two-Part Inventions: Invention 8 in F BWV 779
                      9. Fifteen Two-Part Inventions: Invention 9 in f BWV 780
                      10. Fifteen Two-Part Inventions: Invention 10 in G BWV 781
                      11. Fifteen Two-Part Inventions: Invention 11 in g BWV 782
                      12. Fifteen Two-Part Inventions: Invention 12 in A BWV 783
                      13. Fifteen Two-Part Inventions: Invention 13 in a BWV 784
                      14. Fifteen Two-Part Inventions: Invention 14 in B Flat BWV 785
                      15. Fifteen Two-Part Inventions: Invention 15 in b BWV 786
                      16. Fifteen Sinfs (Three Part Inventions): Sinfonie 1 in C BVW 787
                      17. Fifteen Sinfs (Three Part Inventions): Sinfonie 2 in c BVW 788
                      18. Fifteen Sinfs (Three Part Inventions): Sinfonie 3 in D BVW 789
                      19. Fifteen Sinfs (Three Part Inventions): Sinfonie 4 in d BVW 790
                      20. Fifteen Sinfs (Three Part Inventions): Sinfonie 5 in E Flat BVW 791
                      21. Fifteen Sinfs (Three Part Inventions): Sinfonie 6 in E BVW 792
                      22. Fifteen Sinfs (Three Part Inventions): Sinfonie 7 in e BVW 793
                      23. Fifteen Sinfs (Three Part Inventions): Sinfonie 8 in F BVW 794
                      24. Fifteen Sinfs (Three Part Inventions): Sinfonie 9 in f BVW 795
                      25. Fifteen Sinfs (Three Part Inventions): Sinfonie 10 in G BVW 796
                      26. Fifteen Sinfs (Three Part Inventions): Sinfonie 11 in g BVW 797
                      27. Fifteen Sinfs (Three Part Inventions): Sinfonie 12 in A BVW 798
                      28. Fifteen Sinfs (Three Part Inventions): Sinfonie 13 in a BVW 799
                      29. Fifteen Sinfs (Three Part Inventions): Sinfonie 14 in B Flat BVW 800
                      30. Fifteen Sinfs (Three Part Inventions): Sinfonie 15 in b BVW 801
                      31. Invention And Sinfonies: Invention 1 in C BVW 772a
                      32. Invention And Sinfonies: Sinfonie 4 in d BVW 790
                      33. Invention And Sinfonies: Sinfonie 5 in E Flat BVW 791
                      34. Invention And Sinfonies: Sinfonie 7 in e BVW 793
                      35. Invention And Sinfonies: Sinfonie 9 in f BVW 795
                      36. Invention And Sinfonies: Sinfonie 11 in g BVW 797
                      37. Invention And Sinfonies: Sinfonie 13 in a BVW 799

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                      Millions of piano students have made themselves crazy trying to play these instructional pieces, which are also little gems of the highest artistic quality. Bach wrote them for his own children as practice exercises--practice not only of keyboard technique, but also of compositional skill. That means that the quality of the music is part of the lesson, and this sets Bach's instructional works apart from mere "finger exercises." Bach's intention here is to cultivate an absolute independence of the two hands, and in the three-part inventions--which frustrated pianists claim require three hands to play--the ability to project three distinct musical voices clearly. Blandine Verlet is no student, of course, and her performances remind us that there wasn't a single thing Bach did that failed to rise to the level of art. --David Hurwitz

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