The French Suites
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Murray Perahia's 2016 recording of Bach's French Suites represents a pianist returning to foundational repertoire with decades of refined interpretation behind him. These six suites—less austere than the English Suites, more intimate in their dance-based architecture—reveal Bach's gift for writing keyboard music that feels both formally precise and deeply human. Perahia's approach honors the dance rhythms embedded in each movement (allemandes, courantes, sarabandes, gigues) while drawing out the harmonic sophistication that makes these works endlessly rewarding on repeat listening. His touch is characteristically clear without coldness, letting the counterpoint breathe naturally rather than imposing interpretive flourishes. Whether you're encountering these suites for the first time or revisiting them, this recording captures why they remain central to the piano repertoire—essential Bach for anyone who values both scholarship and soul.
Item Details+
| Genre | Classical |
| Style | Baroque, Suite, Piano |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Description | Different matrix. CD 1 is VG+, CD2 is EX. Carefully packed and shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping! |
| Label | Deutsche Grammophon |
| Year | 2016 |
| Country | Germany |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
Suite No. 1 In D Minor BWV 812 (D-Moll | En Ré Mineur)
Suite No. 2 In C Minor BWV 813 (C-Moll | En Ut Mineur)
Suite No. 3 In B Minor BWV 814 (H-Moll | En Si Mineur)
Suite No. 4 In E Flat Major BWV 815 (Es-Dur | En Mi Bémol Majeur)
Suite No. 5 In G Major BWV 816 (G-Dur | En Sol Majeur)
Suite No. 6 In E Major BWV 817 (E-Dur | En Mi Majeur)
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