Die Kunst Der Fuge
The Art of Fugue is one of classical music's most profoundly intellectual and emotional works, written late in Bach's life as a systematic exploration of fugal writing. This 2021 Salzburger Solisten recording under Christoph Schlüren interprets these abstract keyboard pieces on period instruments, bringing unexpected warmth and dialogue to Bach's mathematical architecture. Rather than austere scholarly presentation, this version emphasizes lyrical beauty and contrapuntal grace. The interwoven melodic lines create hypnotic, meditative music—intimate chamber dialogue at its highest level. With its mix of baroque sensibility and contemporary approach, this recording makes one of Bach's most challenging works deeply accessible and moving.
Item Details+
| Genre | Classical |
| Style | Baroque Modern Contemporary Romantic |
| Notes | Sealed. |
| Media | Mint (M) |
| Sleeve | Mint (M) |
| Label | Gramola, Aldilà Records |
| Year | 2021 |
| Country | Austria |
| Format | 2xCD |
Tracklist+
Genre:
Classical
Style:
Baroque, Modern, Contemporary, Romantic
Label:
Gramola,Aldilà Records
Country:
Austria
Year:
May 2021
1-1. Contrapunctus I A 4 Voci 3:54
1-2. Contrapunctus II A 4 Voci 4:18
1-3. Contrapunctus III A 4 Voci 3:41
1-4. Contrapunctus IV A 4 Voci 6:14
1-5. Contrapunctus V A 4 Voci 4:18
1-6. Contrapunctus VI A 4 Voci In Stylo Francese 5:38
1-7. Contrapunctus VII A 4 Voci Per Augment E Diminut 4:25
1-8. Contrapunctus VIII A 3 Voci 5:37
1-9. Contrapunctus IX A 4 Voci Alla Duodecima 2:37
1-10. Contrapunctus X A 4 Voci Alla Decima 4:25
1-11. Contrapunctus XI A 4 Voci 6:48
1-12. Contrapunctus XIV A 4 Voci, Fuga A 3 Soggetti, Unfinished 12:58
1-13. Choral "Vor Deinen Thorn Tret' Ich Hiermit" 3:42
2-1. Contrapunctus XII A 4 Voci (Mirror Fugue) Rectus 2:39
2-2. Contrapunctus XII A 4 Voci (Mirror Fugue) Inversus 2:31
2-3. Contrapunctus XIV A 4 Voci, Fuga A 4 Soggetti 19:41
2-4. Oregelfuge Über Den Namen Bach In G-Moll Op. 60/3 A 4 Voci 4:56
2-5. Kunst Der Fuge Contrapunctus XIV A 4 Voci, Fuga A 4 Soggetti 17:52
2-6. Studie Über B-A-C-H A 3 Voci 3:55
2-7. Kunst Der Fuge Contrapunctus XIV A 4 Voci, Fuga A 4 Soggetti 18:08
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