J.S. Bach: Complete Keyboard Edition, Vol. 2.2 Benjamin Alard

• Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750):
• 1 Wir glauben all an einen Gott, BWV 1098 02:07
• 2 Wir glauben all an einen Gott, BWV 765 02:46
• 3 Vater unser im Himmelreich, BWV 737 01:38
• 4 O Lamm Gottes unschuldig, BWV 1085 03:53
• 5 O Lamm Gottes unschuldig, BWV 1095 02:52
• 6 Du Friedefürst, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 1102 03:38
• 7 O Herre Gott, dein göttlich Wort, BWV 1110 02:05
• 8 Wir Christenleut, BWV 1090 01:54
• 9 Herzliebster Jesu, was hast du verbrochen, BWV 1093 01:38
• 10 Gott ist mein Heil, mein Hilf und Trost, BWV 1106 02:49
• 11 Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich, BWV 719 02:55
• 12 Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 1100 02:12
• 13 Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt, BWV 1101 02:46
• 14 Christ, der du bist der helle Tag, BWV 1120 02:04
• 15 Ach Gott und Herr, BWV 714 02:20
• 16 Erbarm dich mein, o Herre Gott, BWV 721 02:58
• 17 Als Jesus Christus in der Nacht, BWV 1108 02:37
• 18 In dich hab ich gehoffet, Herr, BWV 712 02:46
• 19 Christ, der du bist der helle Tag, BWV 766 09:16
• Sonata in A Minor, BWV 965:
• 20 Sonata in A Minor, BWV 965: 1. Adagio 02:17
• 21 Sonata in A Minor, BWV 965: 2. Fuga 03:58
• 22 Sonata in A Minor, BWV 965: 3. Adagio - Presto 01:16
• 23 Sonata in A Minor, BWV 965: 4. Allemande 04:21
• 24 Sonata in A Minor, BWV 965: 5. Courante 02:23
• 25 Sonata in A Minor, BWV 965: 6. Sarabande 01:32
• 26 Sonata in A Minor, BWV 965: 7. Gigue 05:58
• Johann Pachelbel (1653 - 1706):
• 27 Toccata in C Major 02:21
• Dietrich Buxtehude (1637 - 1707):
• 28 Fugue in C Major, BuxWV 174 03:11
• Johann Sebastian Bach:
• 29 Toccata in E Minor, BWV 914 07:36
• 30 Sonata in C Major, BWV 966: 3. Adagio 01:47
• 31 Fugue in A Minor, BWV 959 03:19
• 32 Canzona in D Minor, BWV 588 04:55
• 33 Fantasie in G Minor, BWV 917 01:59
• 34 Fuge in B-Flat Major, BWV 955a 04:30
• 35 Toccata in D Minor, BWV 913a 13:56
• Total Runtime 02:00:33

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In this second instalment of the complete keyboard works, Benjamin Alard demonstrates with splendid eloquence how invaluable the young Bach’s north German experience proved to be; his attentive examination of the works of the great organ masters and his craving for all kinds of music significantly broadened the stylistic foundations of his keyboard writing. The wide range of works presented here, complemented by pieces by Buxtehude, Reinken and Pachelbel, illustrates in exemplary fashion the power of a master in the making.

Benjamin Alard, paino

Benjamin Alard
Benjamin’s principal passion has always been the music of J.S. Bach and it was for his interpretation of this great composer that he was awarded first prize in the 2004 International Harpsichord Competition in Bruges.

While still quite young he began studying music in his hometown in Dieppe, France. He was soon drawn to the organ and entered the Conservatory of Rouen where he studied with Louis Thiry and François Ménissier.

He was first introduced to the harpsichord by Elizabeth Joyé, with whom he studied in Paris before going on, in 2003, to the Schola Cantorum in Basel to work with Jorg-Andreas Botticher, Jean-Claude Zehnder and Andrea Marcon.

Since 2005 he has been organist of the Bernard-Aubertin organ in the church of Saint-Louis-en-l’Ile where each season he gives concerts about the music of Bach.

Today Benjamin Alard divides his time between performing recitals and chamber music on both the harpsichord and organ. He often performs repertoire for two harpsichords, in duo with the violinist Francois Fernandez and in various formations with the brothers Barthold, Sigiswald and Wieland Kuijken. He is regularly invited to perform as soloist in music series in Europe, Japan and North America.

Since 2005 he has been a member of La Petite Bande, an ensemble founded in 1973 by Gustav Leonhardt and Sigiswald Kuijken, often, in the last few years, conducting the group from the harpsichord.

Benjamin Alard has recorded for the label Hortus and has made several recordings of works by J. S. Bach for Alpha. His recordings have consistently received high praise from the press and have been awarded multiple prizes.

He will now devote himself to the complete works for harpsichord and organ solo of Johann Sebastian Bach for harmonia mundi. The first box will be released in Spring 2018.

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