Dynastie - Bach Family Concertos Jean Rondeau

• Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750): Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 1052:
• 1 Bach, JS: Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 1052: I. Allegro 07:09
• 2 Bach, JS: Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 1052: II. Adagio 07:01
• 3 Bach, JS: Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 1052: III. Allegro 07:24
• Johann Christian Bach (1735 - 1782): Harpsichord Concerto No. 6 in F Minor, W. C73 (formerly attrib. W. F. Bach):
• 4 Bach, WF: Harpsichord Concerto No. 6 in F Minor, W. C73 (formerly attrib. W. F. Bach): I. Allegro di molto 06:18
• 5 Bach, WF: Harpsichord Concerto No. 6 in F Minor, W. C73 (formerly attrib. W. F. Bach): II. Andante 08:05
• 6 Bach, WF: Harpsichord Concerto No. 6 in F Minor, W. C73 (formerly attrib. W. F. Bach): III. Prestissimo 04:00
• Wilhelm Friedemann Bach (1710 - 1784): Orch Rondeau: Keyboard Sonata in G Major, F. 7:
• 7 Bach, WF / Orch Rondeau: Keyboard Sonata in G Major, F. 7: II. Lamento 02:58
• Johann Sebastian Bach: Harpsichord Concerto No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1056:
• 8 Bach, JS: Harpsichord Concerto No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1056: I. Allegro 03:20
• 9 Bach, JS: Harpsichord Concerto No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1056: II. Largo 02:48
• 10 Bach, JS: Harpsichord Concerto No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1056: III. Presto 03:43
• Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714 - 1788): Harpsichord Concerto in D Minor, H. 427:
• 11 Bach, CPE: Harpsichord Concerto in D Minor, H. 427: I. Allegro 08:12
• 12 Bach, CPE: Harpsichord Concerto in D Minor, H. 427: II. Poco andante 08:01
• 13 Bach, CPE: Harpsichord Concerto in D Minor, H. 427: III. Allegro assai 07:16
• Johann Sebastian Bach: Harpsichord Concerto No. 4 in A Major, BWV 1055:
• 14 Bach, JS: Harpsichord Concerto No. 4 in A Major, BWV 1055: II. Larghetto 05:36
• Total Runtime 01:21:51

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„...einer der verheißungsvollsten und natürlichsten Interpreten, den man auf den Bühnen der Welt erleben kann“, lobte die Washington Post bereits 2015 den französischen Cembalisten Jean Rondeau.

Dass er die Erwartungen an ihn mehr als erfüllen konnte, zeigte der charismatische Tausendsassa auch abseits der Konzertpodien: Mit einer musikalischen Reise durch das Schaffen der Bach-Dynastie legt er nun eine weitere Einspielung vor, die das Zeug zur Referenz hat. Rondeaus Album-Erstling Imagine hatte noch ausschließlich Werke des großen Johann Sebastian auf dem Programm. Hier nun beleuchtet der Cembalist die Stilwelten von Bach-Vater und dreien seiner Söhne – Repräsentanten des riesigen Bach-Clans, der musikträchtigsten Familie der Weltgeschichte. Neben Johann Christian sind es Carl Philipp Emanuel und Wilhelm Friedemann Bach. Alle Konzerte stehen in Moll, führen also in hochexpressive Gefühlswelten – bei den Söhnen in die des Sturm und Drang. Wie zu Bachs Zeiten sind in Dynastie die Orchesterstimmen einfach besetzt. So changiert das Klangbild hin zur Kammermusik und bietet einen ganz eigenen „Barocksound“.

Jean Rondeau, Cembalo
Sophie Gent, Violine
Fanny Paccoud, Viola
Antoine Touche, Cello
Thomas de Pierrefeu, Kontrabrass
Evolene Kiener, Fagott

Jean Rondeau
studied harpsichord with Blandine Verlet for over ten years, followed by training in basso continuo, organ, piano, jazz and improvisation, and conducting. He pursued further studies at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique in Paris, graduating with honours, and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.

In 2012, at just 21 years old, he became one of the youngest performers ever to take First Prize at the International Harpsichord Competition in Bruges (MAfestival 2012), also winning the EUBO Development Trust prize; an accolade bestowed on the most promising young musician of the European Union. The same year, he claimed second place in the Prague Spring International Harpsichord Competition (64th edition of the Festival, 2012), along with a nod for the best interpretation of the contemporary piece composed specially for that contest. In 2013, he also won the Prix des Radios Francophones Publiques.

Rondeau is in demand for solo, chamber music and orchestral appearances throughout Europe and in the United States. He frequently performs with the Baroque quartet Nevermind. Quite apart from his activities as harpsichordist, he founded the ensemble Note Forget, presenting his own jazz-oriented compositions and improvisations on piano.

Rondeau is signed to Erato as an exclusive recording artist. January 2015 sees the release of his debut solo album, Imagine, dedicated to the music of J.S. Bach on harpsichord.

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