Charles Owen - J.S. Bach: The Six Keyboard Partitas (2016)

Pianist Charles Owen presents a very personal interpretation of the Six Keyboard Partitas by J. S Bach, amongst the greatest literature for the keyboard.

"I have only once in my life listened to all six Partitas played on a single evening, [and] the sense of a journey, of being on a pilgrimage, was extraordinary." So says pianist Charles Owen regarding this set of compositions by J. S. Bach that are amongst the greatest literature for the keyboard. With this release Charles adds to his acclaimed discography that includes surveys of Faure's Nocturnes and Barcarolles.

He launched his release of Bach's Six Keyboard Partitas with a performance at London's King's Place on 8 October 2016, part of his own curated inaugural London Piano Festival.

Personnel: Charles Owen (piano)

Critical acclaim for Charles Owen:

"A class above the rest…His performances are underpinned by an unwavering musicality that is enhanced by close attention to the score." - International Piano

"Exemplary. Classic. Spellbinding. And enthusiastically recommended." - Fanfare

Tracklist:

CD1
01. Partita No. 1 in B-Flat Major, BWV 825: I. Praeludium
02. Partita No. 1 in B-Flat Major, BWV 825: II. Allemande
03. Partita No. 1 in B-Flat Major, BWV 825: III. Courante
04. Partita No. 1 in B-Flat Major, BWV 825: IV. Sarabande
05. Partita No. 1 in B-Flat Major, BWV 825: V. Menuets I & II
06. Partita No. 1 in B-Flat Major, BWV 825: VI. Gigue
07. Partita No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 826: I. Sinfonia
08. Partita No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 826: II. Allemande
09. Partita No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 826: III. Courante
10. Partita No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 826: IV. Sarabande
11. Partita No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 826: V. Rondeau
12. Partita No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 826: VI. Capriccio
13. Partita No. 4 in D Major, BWV 828: I. Ouverture
14. Partita No. 4 in D Major, BWV 828: II. Allemande
15. Partita No. 4 in D Major, BWV 828: III. Courante
16. Partita No. 4 in D Major, BWV 828: IV. Aria
17. Partita No. 4 in D Major, BWV 828: V. Sarabande
18. Partita No. 4 in D Major, BWV 828: VI. Menuett
19. Partita No. 4 in D Major, BWV 828: VII. Gigue

CD2
01. Partita No. 3 in A Minor, BWV 827: I. Fantasia
02. Partita No. 3 in A Minor, BWV 827: II. Allemande
03. Partita No. 3 in A Minor, BWV 827: III. Corrente
04. Partita No. 3 in A Minor, BWV 827: IV. Sarabande
05. Partita No. 3 in A Minor, BWV 827: V. Burlesca
06. Partita No. 3 in A Minor, BWV 827: VI. Scherzo
07. Partita No. 3 in A Minor, BWV 827: VII. Gigue
08. Partita No. 5 in G major, BWV 829: I. Praeambulum
09. Partita No. 5 in G major, BWV 829: II. Allemande
10. Partita No. 5 in G major, BWV 829: III. Corrente
11. Partita No. 5 in G major, BWV 829: IV. Sarabande
12. Partita No. 5 in G major, BWV 829: V. Tempo di Minuetto
13. Partita No. 5 in G major, BWV 829: VI. Passepied
14. Partita No. 5 in G major, BWV 829: VII. Gigue
15. Partita No. 6 in E Minor, BWV 830: I. Toccata
16. Partita No. 6 in E Minor, BWV 830: II. Allemande
17. Partita No. 6 in E Minor, BWV 830: III. Corrente
18. Partita No. 6 in E Minor, BWV 830: IV. Air
19. Partita No. 6 in E Minor, BWV 830: V. Sarabande
20. Partita No. 6 in E Minor, BWV 830: Vi. Tempo di Gavotta
21. Partita No. 6 in E Minor, BWV 830: VII. Gigue