J S Bach: Tranquillity
Like all great composers, Bach wrote lively dynamic pieces for keyboard as well as in his cantatas etc. But he also produced many wonderful gentle and peaceful works and many of these are collected by pianist Jonathan Phillips in his new album ‘Tranquillity’. This recording contains music for anyone hoping to gain an overriding sense of stillness, calm, contemplation and reverence. Bach’s music has radiance, luminosity, divinity, serenity, and timeless beauty.
Jonathan Phillips (“a musician of real quality and finesse” – The Times) has broadcast for the BBC, Russian and Italian and Swedish TV and radio, and has given recitals all over the UK, Europe and former Soviet Union.
Track Listing
- Prelude in F minor, BWV 857 (1:39)
- Ich ruf zu dir, BWV 639 - arr. Busoni (3:37)
- Organ Concerto in D minor, BWV 596 - Largo (3:09)
- Nun komm der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659a - arr. Busoni (4:37)
- "Goldberg" Variations, BWV 988 - Aria (4:16)
- Prelude and Fugue in C sharp minor, BWV 849 - I. Prelude (2:56)
- Prelude and Fugue in C sharp minor, BWV 849 - II. Fugue (4:32)
- Prelude in B major, BWV 868 (1:16)
- Prelude in F sharp minor, BWV 883 (3:02)
- Prelude in B minor, BWV 855a - arr. Siloti (2:58)
- Organ Prelude in E minor, BWV 533 - arr. Siloti (3:47)
- Organ Sonata No. 4 in E minor - Adagio - arr. Stradl (6:12)(
- Italian Concerto, BWV 971 - Andante (4:53)
- English Suite No 2 in A minor, BWV 807 - Sarabande (3:44)
- French Suite No. 1 in D minor, BWV 812 - Sarabande (2:51)
- Concerto in D minor for Oboe after Marcello,, BWV 974 (4:11)
- Toccata in C major, BWV 564 - Adagio - ar. Busoni (3:40)
- Prelude and Fugue, BWV 853 - Prelude in E flat minor (3:17)
- Prelude and Fugue, BWV 853 - Fugue in D sharp minor (6:16)
- Prelude in B flat minor, BWV 867 (2:37)
- Actus Tragicus, BWV 106 - Sonatina (2:41)
Johann Sebastian Bach:
Reviews
“Individually, each selection on the Tranquillity album is a moonstone of clairvoyance and spirituality in Phillips’ interpretations. As a whole, the set transports the listener beyond consciousness.
” —Daniel Kepl
“There is no denying that beautiful music is played and recorded beautifully on this CD…this is gorgeous, sensitive playing. Phillips can play Bach’s music for me whenever he likes.
” —Raymond Tuttle
“A warmly produced and intimate-sounding collection of selections from Bach’s keyboard compositions. Phillips makes no sacrifices of rigor in his interpretations, which are both emotionally rich and stylistically thoughtful — a program that gently feeds the soul.
” —Rick Anderson
“All the items are very well played in a way which makes you forget that you are listening to modern grand piano; one is simply conscious of Bach’s music, which is as it should be. The effect is very pleasing and in the best possible way, tranquillising. It did make me want to hear more of Jonathan Phillips’ Bach-playing.
” —Martyn Strachan
“Jonathan Philips has carefully selected music that affords pleasure to listener and performer alike, ultimately giving rise to feelings of centeredness and well-being. There are 21 pieces in all in this album “Tranquillity,” all calculated to appeal to the inner man or woman in us all. And the performances are as treasurable as the music itself.
” —Atlanta Audio Club
“This is Bach, so this is classy music for people wanting to achieve a sense of calm. It is indeed calming and relaxing; It’s also got a nice organic feel.
” —Jeremy Condliffe
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