Bach - English Suite no. 3 in G minor BWV 808 - Hantaï | Netherlands Bach Society

Could the Sarabande of this 'English' Suite no. 3 in G minor, performed by Pierre Hantaï for All of Bach, be funeral music; a tombeau for Bach’s first wife? She died in the period in which he wrote the ‘English’ suites. We are far removed from the dance music, suggested by the French titles. Although the Sarabande does respect the characteristic rhythm, it would be unplayable in the tempo to which it ought to be danced. Bach also adds extensive ornamentation, which reinforces the extremely expressive power of this piece.

Pierre Hantaï, harpsichordist
Harpsichord: Bruce Kennedy, 1989 after Michael Mietke

[bach]

0:07 Prelude
3:47 Allemande
7:53 Courante
10:23 Sarabande
14:18 Gavotte I & II
17:34 Gigue

[eahemming]

I never knew a harpsichord could sound this good!

[jaycorwin]

This is how I like to hear Bach's music played: by someone who is so in awe of it that he will not try to compete with it for attention, but gives his ability to approach it faithfully and with humility. This man is a master musican.

[katbullar]

in my humble opinion this is the best channel for Bach´s music available! Absolutely fantastic!

[barrylydgate]

Pierre Hantaï is the real deal, one of the best harpsichordists of the post-Leonhardt generation. Listen to his Gavotte II; he really understands what a musette is—or was (the hurdy-gurdy, the pipes, the tambourine).

[marcussfebruary]

What a fine harpsichord.
What fine compositions.
What a fine musician.

[ketanfernandes]

The harpsichord, in my opinion, is one of the most underappreciated instruments in terms of both sound and mechanics (the double manual one in particular)

[PatrickBateman]

Wow !!! This guy is so AMAZING it is FRIGHTENING !!!

[massimocampostrini]

It is very interesting to hear in All of Bach so many harpsichordists, all of them giving top-quality performances, but each one with his personal style.

[cadedundon]

Out of every prelude out there, this suite has the best prelude of all time.

[tepmich]

Listening to this piece of music I felt my soul as if it was being washed by dew !!! Tepper Michael.

[notaire]

Wunderschöne und tiefempfundene Aufführung dieser perfekt komponierten Suite im lyrischen Tempo mit gut artikuliertem Anschlag und perfekt kontrollierter Dynamik. Wahrlich unvergleichlicher Cembalist!

[phwbooth]

The sarabandes of Bach's French and English suites are some of the loveliest things he wrote.

[noli-soattinguitarduo]

Mr. Hantaï is simply outstanding as usual

[odettefrancois]

Bach es el padre de la música, sus obras sublimes llegan al alma, saludos desde Chile 🎼🎶

[ROBINdulce]

¡GLO-RIO-SO! Ya van tres veces que veo este video: es en verdad adictivo. ¡Qué manera de darle vida a una obra maestra! Es un privilegio para los ciber-nautas escuchar esta interpretación y al mismo tiempo seguir la mirada de una cámara, digna de Johannes Vermeer.

[samanarfaie]

I love Bach. I love this channel. I love the dedication of Maestro Hantaï. I love life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[tepmich]

I have no doubt that any kind of music in its inner being always has something to tell to the attentive listener
!!! Tepper Michael.

[ivardozon]

Fabulous performance! I like the cameras too!

[arturlascala]

Amazing! Pierre Hantaï is the king of the harpsichord!