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J. S. Bach: The English Suites

Zhu Xiao-Mei (piano)

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J. S. Bach: The English Suites

Zhu Xiao-Mei (piano)

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After a six-year hiatus, acclaimed pianist Zhu Xiao-Mei returns with a deeply personal and masterful recording of J.S. Bach's English Suites. This release completes her heartfelt journey through Bach's piano compositions, marking another significant milestone in her extraordinary career. This project is the culmination of years of meticulous preparation and an intimate relationship with the music. Zhu Xiao-Mei's approach is characterized by a profound connection to each piece, allowing her to bring out the subtleties and nuances that make Bach's work so timeless. Her dedication to living with the music day-by-day ensures a performance that is both authentic and deeply resonant. The English Suites, with their blend of lively orchestral and delicate intimate moments, have a special place in Zhu XiaoMei's heart. She describes them as “a music of intimacy,” making this recording particularly unique. Despite the challenges, including pandemic-related delays and finding the perfect piano, her dedication to authenticity shines through in every note. Zhu Xiao-Mei’s insightful and sensitive performance invites you into a world of subtlety and depth, offering a refreshing contrast to today's fast-paced musical landscape. This album is not just a completion of her Bach recordings but a milestone that underscores her exceptional artistry and unwavering devotion to Bach's timeless music.

Contents and tracklist

I. Prélude
Track length3:21
II. Allemande
Track length2:27
III. Courante
Track length1:47
IV. Sarabande
Track length3:17
V. Gavotte I
Track length0:47
VI. Gavotte II - Gavotte I da capo
Track length1:13
VII. Gigue
Track length2:09
I. Prélude
Track length2:01
II. Allemande
Track length3:12
III. Courante I
Track length0:50
IV. Courante II
Track length1:13
V. Double I
Track length1:08
VI. Double II
Track length1:12
VII. Sarabande
Track length2:29
VIII. Bourrée I
Track length1:03
IX. Bourrée II - Bourrée I da capo
Track length1:52
X. Gigue
Track length2:01
I. Prélude
Track length5:00
II. Allemande
Track length2:28
III. Courante
Track length1:17
IV. Sarabande
Track length2:51
V. Bourrée I
Track length1:08
VI. Bourrée II - Bourrée I da capo
Track length1:42
VII. Gigue
Track length3:28
I. Prélude
Track length5:12
II. Allemande
Track length2:43
III. Courante
Track length1:34
IV. Sarabande
Track length1:42
V. Passepied I
Track length1:14
VI. Passepied II - Passepied I da capo
Track length1:42
VII. Gigue
Track length2:23
I. Prélude
Track length4:49
II. Allemande
Track length2:48
III. Courante
Track length0:50
IV. Sarabande
Track length1:45
V. Menuet I
Track length0:53
VI. Menuet II - Menuet I da capo
Track length1:31
VII. Gigue
Track length2:33
I. Prélude
Track length8:36
II. Allemande
Track length3:10
III. Courante
Track length1:50
IV. Sarabande
Track length1:50
V. Double
Track length0:57
VI. Gavotte I
Track length1:06
VII. Gavotte II - Gavotte I da capo
Track length1:49
VIII. Gigue
Track length2:42

Awards and reviews

  • International Classical Music Awards
    2025
    Nominated - Baroque Instrumental
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