Bach,J.S. / Schepkin Bach: The Six Partitas CD

Johann Sebastian Bach's Partitas, BWV 825-830, were published between 1726 and 1730, and were the first of his works to be published under his direction. They were among the last of his keyboard suites to be composed, and are by far the most technically demanding. A Russian born American pianist, Sergey Schepkin is based in Massachusetts, and is a leading authority on the interpretation of Bach's work. This release is Schepkin's second recording with Steinway & Sons. "Mr. Schepkin's technical skills and innate virtuosity are integral in bringing the Baroque embellishments and ornamentation to his Steinway piano and to the ears of a modern listener." (AXS) "Russian-American pianist Sergey Schepkin leaves you in no doubt why Bach is at the heart of his repertoire." (Gramophone)

1. I. Prelude 2. II. Allemande 3. III. Corrente 4. IV. Sarabande 5. V. Menuet I 6. VI. Menuet II 7. VII. Gigue 8. I. Sinfonia 9. II. Allemande 10. III. Courante 11. IV. Sarabande 12. V. Rondeaux 13. VI. Capriccio 14. I. Fantasia 15. II. Allemande 16. III. Corrente 17. IV. Sarabande 18. V. Burlesca 19. VI. Scherzo 20. VII. Gigue 21. I. Sinfonia (Embellished) 22. I. Ouverture 23. II. Allemande 24. III. Courante 25. IV. Aria 26. V. Sarabande 27. VI. Menuet 28. VII. Gigue 29. I. Prelude 30. II. Allemande 31. III. Corrente 32. IV. Sarabande 33. V. Tempo Di Minuetto 34. VI. Passepied 35. VII. Gigue 36. I. Toccata 37. II. Allemande 38. III. Corrente 39. IV. Air 40. V. Sarabande 41. VI. Tempo Di Gavotta 42. Gigue