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Special offer. Kuhnau: Complete Organ Music

Stefano Molardi (organ)

Kuhnau: Complete Organ Music

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Stefano Molardi (organ)

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This 3CD set presents the first complete recording of the organ works by Kuhnau! Johann Kuhnau (1660‐1722) held several important posts in Germany, before settling in Leipzig, where he was for many years Cantor of the Thomaskirche, till his death in 1722, when Bach (a personal friend of his) took over.

Kuhnau’s music is highly innovative: refined and beautiful melodies, skilful use of dissonances and a Corelli‐like elegance. He introduced Monteverdi’s “affetti” in his organ works, creating the first instrumental “programme music”. His “Biblical Sonatas” are based on Old Testament scenes, depicted in expressive and telling phrases and instrumental effects.

Stefano Molardi is one of the foremost Italian organists, specialised in Baroque music. His many recordings (among which a highly praised complete Bach cycle on Brilliant Classics) have won great acclaim in the international press.

Played on a magnificent historic 1714 Silbermann Organ of the Freiberg Dom, the complete specifications of which are included in the extensive booklet.

  • Release date: 15th Jun 2015
  • Label: Brilliant Classics
  • Catalogue number: 95089
  • Length: 3 hours 39 minutes

Contents and tracklist

Kuhnau: Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 1 "The Combat Between David and Goliath in C Major"
Work length11:52
I. The Boasting of Goliath
Track length1:52
II. The Trembling of the Israelites at the Appearance of the Giant, and Their Prayer to God
Track length2:30
III. The Courage of David, and His Keen Desire to Repel the Pride of His Terrifying Enemy
Track length1:04
IV. The Combat Between the Two and Their Struggle
Track length0:28
V. The Stone Is Thrown from the Slingshot - Goliath Falls
Track length0:26
VI. The Flight of the Philistines, Who Are Pursued and Slain by the Israelites
Track length1:04
VII. The Joy of the Israelites Over Their Victory
Track length1:16
VIII. The Musical Concert of the Women in Honor of David
Track length1:21
IX. The General Rejoicing, and the Dances of Joy of the People
Track length1:51
Kuhnau: Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 2 "The Melancholy of Saul Assuaged by David's Music"
Work length15:18
I. The Sadness and the Rage of the King
Track length8:32
II. The Restorative Song of David's Harp
Track length4:02
III. The Calm and Contented Soul of Saul
Track length2:44
Kuhnau: Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 3 "Jacob's Wedding"
Work length19:51
I. The Joy of the Family of Laban at the Arrival of Their Kinsman, Jacob
Track length5:22
II. The Servitude of Jacob Is Indeed Laborious, but It Is Lightened by His Love for Rachel
Track length4:00
III. The Bridal Song Sung by the Companions of Rachel
Track length1:22
IV. The Rejoicing for the Wedding, and the Congratulations
Track length1:44
V. The Laban's Trick
Track length4:25
VI. The Bridegroom Loving and Content - His Heart Fortells Him Some Ill - He Takes Heart Again - He Becomes Sleepy
Track length1:28
VII. Disappointment of Jacob for the Trick
Track length1:30
Kuhnau: Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 3: VIII. The Rejoicing for the Wedding Is Repeated
Work length1:28
Kuhnau: Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 4 "Hezekiah Dying and Restored to Health"
Work length10:05
I. Hezekiah's Lament for the Death Foretold to Him and His Fervent Prayers
Track length4:58
II. His Confidence in God
Track length2:33
III. The Joy of the Convalescent King - He Remembers the Ills That Are Past - He Forgets Them
Track length2:34
Kuhnau: Ciacona in F Minor
Work length6:26
Kuhnau: Prelude in A Minor
Work length4:43
Kuhnau: Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 5 "Gideon the Saviour of the People of Israel"
Work length9:11
I. Gideon's Doubt Concerning the Victory Promised Him by God - He Tests It in a Contrary Manner
Track length3:17
II. His Fear, Seeing a Great Army of Enemies Come Upon Him
Track length0:27
III. He Takes Heart Again, Hearing What They Had Dreamed of Him Being Expounded To His Enemies
Track length1:12
IV. Gideon Encourages His Soldiers
Track length1:18
V. The Sound of Trumpets, or Trombones and the Breaking of the Pitchers, and the Cries of the Fighters
Track length0:54
VI. The Flight of Their Enemies, Pursued by the Israelites
Track length0:26
VII. Their Joy in the Notable Victory
Track length1:37
Kuhnau: Musikalische Vorstellung einiger biblischer Historien, Sonata No. 6 "The Tomb of Jacob"
Work length20:24
I. The Sorrow of the Sons of Jacob at the Bed of Their Dying Father, Somewhat Sweetened by his Fatherly Benediction
Track length6:09
II. They Consider the Consequences of This Death
Track length2:36
III. The Journey from Egypt to the Land of Canaan
Track length3:13
IV. The Burial of Israel, and the Sorrowful Lament of Those Present
Track length5:18
V. The Souls of the Survivors Are Consoled
Track length3:08
Kuhnau: Prelude in B-Flat Major
Work length3:15
Kuhnau: Prelude in G Minor
Work length2:10
Kuhnau: Fugue in G Minor
Work length1:29
Kuhnau: Prelude in D Major
Work length2:10
Kuhnau: Prelude alla breve in G Major
Work length3:02
Kuhnau: Prelude in C Major
Work length3:04
Kuhnau: Prelude in C Minor
Work length2:18
Kuhnau: Prelude in D Minor
Work length4:26
Kuhnau: Prelude in E Minor
Work length1:15
Kuhnau: Sonata in B-Flat Major
Work length11:15
I. —
Track length2:53
II. —
Track length2:25
III. Adagio
Track length2:05
IV. Allegro
Track length0:51
V. Da capo
Track length3:01
Kuhnau: Fuga in C Major
Work length2:57
Kuhnau: Toccata in A major
Work length8:03
Kuhnau: Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sontata I in G Minor
Work length8:51
I. —
Track length2:49
Adagio
Track length1:07
Allegro
Track length1:31
I. — (2)
Track length3:24
Kuhnau: Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata II in D Major
Work length8:38
I. —
Track length2:49
Molto Adagio - Molto presto - Adagio - Presto - Adagio
Track length1:17
I. — (2)
Track length1:35
Adagio
Track length1:04
I. — (3)
Track length1:53
Kuhnau: Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata III in F Major
Work length11:23
I. —
Track length3:26
Aria
Track length1:40
II. —
Track length2:01
Aria (2)
Track length2:48
I. — (2)
Track length1:28
Kuhnau: Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata IV in C Minor
Work length9:42
Vivace
Track length3:47
Adagio
Track length1:58
I. —
Track length2:11
II. — (2)
Track length1:46
Kuhnau: Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata V in E Minor
Work length10:21
I. —
Track length2:27
II. — (2)
Track length3:12
III. — (3)
Track length2:05
IV. — (4)
Track length2:37
Kuhnau: Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata 6
Work length10:40
Ciaccona
Track length4:18
I. —
Track length1:23
Vivace
Track length2:44
II. — (2)
Track length2:15
Kuhnau: Frische Clavier-Früchte, Sonata 7
Work length15:14
Ciaccona da capo
Track length4:28
I. —
Track length3:28
Adagio
Track length2:04
II. — (2)
Track length2:18
III. — (3)
Track length2:56
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