Bach: French Overture, Sarabande & English Suite No. 6

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the English Suite’s prelude is fantasy-like and a bit mysterious, with the mood enhanced in a slightly Romantic style by Mortensen. The Gavotte is extremely French, with a nod towards the folk... — Fanfare, January/February 2020 More…

Release Date: 21st Jun 2019
Catalogue No: LWC1174
Label: LAWO
Length: 72 minutes

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Bach, J S: French Overture in B minor, BWV831

Work length25:26

$8.00

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Nils Anders Mortensen

Overture

Track length6:44

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Courante

Track length2:02

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Gavotte I / II

Track length2:59

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Passepied I / II

Track length2:36

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Sarabande

Track length3:42

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Bourrée I / II

Track length2:17

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Gigue

Track length2:13

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Echo

Track length2:53

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Bach, J S: Sarabanda con partite, BWV 990

Work length19:51

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Nils Anders Mortensen

Sarabande

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Var. I

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Var. II

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Var. III

Track length1:07

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Var. IV

Track length0:59

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Var. V

Track length0:56

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Var. VI

Track length1:59

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Var. VII

Track length0:51

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Var. VIII

Track length0:52

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Var. IX

Track length0:50

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Var. X

Track length2:05

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Var. XI

Track length1:30

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Var. XII: Allemande

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Var. XIII: Courante

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Var. XIV

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Var. XV: L’ultima Partita o Giguetta

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Bach, J S: English Suite No. 6 in D minor, BWV811

Work length26:50

$7.50

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Nils Anders Mortensen

Prelude

Track length8:55

$1.50

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Allemande

Track length3:46

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Courante

Track length2:09

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Sarabande

Track length2:15

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Double

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Gavotte I / II

Track length3:24

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Gigue

Track length3:12

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One thing on which many agree is that Bach was doubtless the greatest composer of them all. Schumann noted in his diary that "Johann Sebastian Bach has done everything completely", and in Mahler's words "In Bach all the vital cells of music are united as the world is in God; there has never been any polyphony greater than this."

Bach's works are universal and essentially independent of the instrument the performer is playing. But the use of a modern grand piano is a challenge and can require an adaptation of resources and ideas. The Overture in the French Style, BWV 831, the Sixth English Suite, BWV 811, and the lesser known Sarabande con partite, BWV 990 are three works in which the original instrument with two or three manuals influences the composition to a considerable extent. Pianist Nils Anders Mortensen uses various approaches to the music, with a nod at times to the historical instruments, or an affirmation of the modern grand piano's inherent possibilities, while at other times he plays with different styles.

The Overture in the French Style represents the culmination of Bach's encounter with French music and captures the most essential elements of French harmony, rhythm, ornamentation and form. The Sarabande variations are appealing and uncomplicated. The English Suite in D minor (with the notation in the score "Written for the English", but not composed in the English style) has a marvellously monumental prelude before the French dance movements.

With his critically acclaimed recordings and his soloist appearances with the principal Norwegian orchestras, Nils Anders Mortensen has established himself as one of Norway's leading pianists. Employed as state musician in Finnmark County, he is also active as a freelance artist. This is Mortensen's third solo album on the LAWO Classics label. In addition, he has recorded eight albums with mezzo-soprano Marianne Beate Kielland, and two duo releases with double bassist Knut Erik Sundquist and violinist Arvid Engegård, respectively.

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January/February 2020

the English Suite’s prelude is fantasy-like and a bit mysterious, with the mood enhanced in a slightly Romantic style by Mortensen. The Gavotte is extremely French, with a nod towards the folk style. The ornaments here roll right along as rapid figurations, while in the Gigue
one has a bit of rather gnarly counterpoint. In the Overture, of course, one finds a similar mood.

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