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Bach: The Six Partitas

Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord)

Bach: The Six Partitas

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At its pungent best, Esfahani’s joie de vivre can be uniquely captivating.

BBC Music Magazine, August 20214 out of 5 stars (Performance) / 5 out of 5 stars (Recording)

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Bach: The Six Partitas

Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord)

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Awards:

At its pungent best, Esfahani’s joie de vivre can be uniquely captivating.

BBC Music Magazine, August 20214 out of 5 stars (Performance) / 5 out of 5 stars (Recording)

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A comprehensive overview of every style available to Bach, from the archaic to the modern: Mahan Esfahani rises condently to the challenge of his own brilliant appraisal of the Partitas in performances brimming with intellectual and emotional energy.

  • Release date: 28th May 2021
  • Label: Hyperion
  • Catalogue number: CDA683112
  • Length: 2 hours 28 minutes
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Contents and tracklist

Bach, J S: Partita No. 1 in B flat major, BWV825
Work length19:07
I. Praeludium
Track length1:53
II. Allemande
Track length3:20
III. Corrente
Track length3:01
IV. Sarabande
Track length5:44
V. Menuet I – Menuet II – Menuet I da capo
Track length2:51
VI. Giga
Track length2:18
Bach, J S: Partita No. 2 in C minor, BWV826
Work length22:15
I. Sinfonia
Track length5:12
II. Allemande
Track length5:27
III. Courante
Track length2:19
IV. Sarabande
Track length3:58
V. Rondeaux
Track length1:34
VI. Capriccio
Track length3:45
Bach, J S: Partita No. 6 in E minor, BWV830
Work length32:31
I. Toccata
Track length8:36
II. Allemande
Track length4:18
III. Corrente
Track length4:49
IV. Air
Track length1:07
V. Sarabande
Track length4:56
VI. Tempo di Gavotta
Track length2:45
VII. Gigue
Track length6:00
Bach, J S: Partita No. 3 in A minor, BWV827
Work length20:51
I. Fantasia
Track length2:32
II. Allemande
Track length3:46
III. Corrente
Track length3:02
IV. Sarabande
Track length4:28
V. Burlesca
Track length2:15
VI. Scherzo
Track length1:26
VII. Gigue
Track length3:22
Bach, J S: Partita No. 4 in D major, BWV828
Work length31:53
I. Ouverture
Track length6:24
II. Allemande
Track length10:18
III. Courante
Track length3:31
IV. Aria
Track length2:18
V. Sarabande
Track length4:04
VI. Menuet
Track length1:18
VII. Gigue
Track length4:00
Bach, J S: Partita No. 5 in G major, BWV829
Work length21:47
I. Praeambulum
Track length2:24
II. Allemande
Track length4:20
III. Corrente
Track length2:07
IV. Sarabande
Track length4:52
V. Tempo di Minuetta
Track length1:53
VI. Passepied
Track length1:53
VII. Gigue
Track length4:18

Spotlight on this release

Awards and reviews

  • Gramophone Magazine
    August 2021
    Editor's Choice
  • International Classical Music Awards
    2022
    Nominated - Baroque Instrumental
  • Gramophone Awards
    2022
    Shortlisted - Instrumental

August 2021

At its pungent best, Esfahani’s joie de vivre can be uniquely captivating.
4 out of 5 stars (Performance) / 5 out of 5 stars (Recording)

August 2021

There’s no questioning Esfahani’s inquiring musical mind and absolute mastery of his instrument.
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