J.S. Bach: Complete Flute Sonatas

Another collection of Bach’s chamber music from the ensemble led by Jed Wentz and Michael Borgstede, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung’s Middle East correspondent. As on its earlier release on Brilliant Classics, the ensemble has researched the scores, performance techniques and the types of instrument used at the time of composition. That is not to say that the approach they take is a dry academic one. On the contrary, having assimilated all the information available to them, they then take an open-minded view of the score – freely admitting that if they were to play these works tomorrow, they’d more than likely give them a totally different interpretation. This new recording includes the flute sonatas and solos, and the Ricercar from the Musical Offering BWV1079. As no one actually knows what Bach’s intentions were when it came to performance and interpretation, the listener can be assured of fresh and invigorating readings of this fascinating and timeless music.

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Artists: Jed Wentz (transverse flute), Michael Borgstede (harpsichord)

00:00:00 Sonata in E Minor, BWV 1034: I. Adagio ma non tanto
00:03:05 Sonata in E Minor, BWV 1034: II. Allegro
00:05:36 Sonata in E Minor, BWV 1034: III. Andante
00:08:35 Sonata in E Minor, BWV 1034: IV. Allegro
00:13:38 Sonata in A, BWV 1032: I. vivace
00:16:55 Sonata in A, BWV 1032: II. Largo e dolce
00:19:25 Sonata in A, BWV 1032: III. Allegro
00:23:33 Solo in A Minor, BWV 1013: I. Allemande
00:29:08 Solo in A Minor, BWV 1013: II. Corrente
00:32:50 Solo in A Minor, BWV 1013: III. Sarabande
00:38:15 Solo in A Minor, BWV 1013: IV. Bourrée anglaise
00:41:27 Sonata in E, BWV 1035: I. Adagio ma non tanto
00:43:46 Sonata in E, BWV 1035: II. Allegro
00:46:36 Sonata in E, BWV 1035: III. Siciliana
00:49:09 Sonata in E, BWV 1035: IV. Allegro assai
00:52:04 Sonata in B Minor, BWV 1030: I. Allegro
00:59:23 Sonata in B Minor, BWV 1030: II. Andante
01:02:12 Sonata in B Minor, BWV 1030: III. Largo e dolce
01:03:34 Sonata in B Minor, BWV 1030: IV. Presto
01:07:02 Sonata in G, BWV 1038: I. Largo
01:10:01 Sonata in G, BWV 1038: II. vivace
01:13:17 Sonata in G, BWV 1038: III. Adagio
01:14:52 Sonata in G, BWV 1038: IV. Presto
01:17:24 Sonata in G, BWV 1039: I. Adagio
01:20:19 Sonata in G, BWV 1039: II. Allegro ma non presto
01:21:14 Sonata in G, BWV 1039: III. Adagio
01:23:30 Sonata in G, BWV 1039: IV. Presto
01:24:56 Musikalisches Opfer BWV 1079: Ricercar
01:30:15 Musikalisches Opfer BWV 1079: Canon perpetuus super Thema Regium. Canon dIVersi super Thema Regium
01:31:37 Musikalisches Opfer BWV 1079: Canon 1 a 2
01:33:12 Musikalisches Opfer BWV 1079: in Unisono
01:34:22 Musikalisches Opfer BWV 1079: Per Motum contrarium
01:35:31 Musikalisches Opfer BWV 1079: Per Augmentationem contrario Motu
01:37:04 Musikalisches Opfer BWV 1079: a 2
01:39:22 Musikalisches Opfer BWV 1079: Fuga canonica in Epidiapente
01:41:05 Musikalisches Opfer BWV 1079: Ricercar a 6
01:48:14 Musikalisches Opfer BWV 1079: Canon a 2 Quaerendo invenietis
01:49:40 Musikalisches Opfer BWV 1079: Canon a 4
01:52:17 Sonata Sopr'il Reale: I. Largo
01:57:21 Sonata Sopr'il Reale: II. Allegro
02:01:55 Sonata Sopr'il Reale: III. Andante
02:04:29 Sonata Sopr'il Reale: IV. Allegro
02:07:09 Sonata Sopr'il Reale: Canon perpetuus

[hkamel]

Bach has left an indelible mark, humanity is grateful for this great man.

[kekom]

Aaah, Bach is always a great therapy for the mind and psyche. It is literally a balm for the soul. Thank you for the recording and long live Bach's work!

[JoostTamboer]

Bach has found a way to let God to you through music

[poplife]

Bach never fails to surprise, intrigue, and make life worth stuff of

[michaeldavidrubin]

Remarkable sound that Wentz creates - sort of liquid & mellow without loss of precision. Tempos alone also give (my ear/brain) a sense of a new dimension to these wonderful pieces. As per BC notes, perhaps impossible to judge Bach's total intent, but one imagines he looks down from the empyrean, listens, & smiles.

[ttwiligh]

Wow...So refreshing. I love the way they work together to keep tempo with all those lovely rubato. I don't usually like rubato driven performance in Baroque music, but this sounds very convincing for my surprise. I can see notes popping out from music sheets to dance with joy....creating three dimensional depth that sends a chill in my spine.
I have also never listened to A minor sonata so intensely...with my eyes wide open with curiosity despite of the audio media.
The beginning of E major sonata feels like swimming in warm water that heals every part of my body and spirit. The sound of flute is rich and round...I'm glad I clicked this. Thank you so much.

[maurocostantino]

how did he create such a music that will never end
it's like infinite space
I can not understand it, I can only feel it with my soul

[robertoZX]

Wentz's sound is absolutely gorgeous. This is a beautiful recording. Thanks for sharing it!

[jean-jacques]

Thank you Brillant Classics, magnifique Bach : Complète Flute Sonatas, une très belle interprétation avec Jed Wentz et Michael Borgstede virtuoses

[fiandrhi]

I've listened to this video several times in the past few days. I truly love it, and I think it contains the best recording of the Musical Offering I've ever heard.

[flavioferreira]

This is so deeply etched in my memory that I can anticipate almost every note... and still enjoy it!

[IDEEINDIGO]

Jed Wentz et Michael Borgstede une nouvelle fois absolument convaincants, enthousiasmants irrésistibles !❤️❤️❤️👏

[gotaderocio]

Nunca se bebe lo suficiente de BACH ...I Siempre hay una angustia hermosa, angustiosa calma, este temblor lleno de luz, puerta secreta que te lleva a tí, un mar que no retumba, un sol que no molesta...Insaciable belleza, alegría y paz pero también hastío, desesperación y congoja sin término, al mismo tiempo ...

[keepcalmfluteon]

I love listening to Jed Wentz’s interpretations. They are always wonderfully creative and stunning. He inspires me to approach my Bach with a playfulness and willingness to experiment. Thank you!

[alexrambler]

In oure centuri J.S.Bach will be Grandest & Greatest Rock composer - musician !!!

[joaofernandes]

Magistral. Perfect. Brilhante. Genius.

[tonyemmanuel]

God's gift to us through J.S Bach and our wonderful performers.

[josefelipemartinezdomingue]

Muy hermoso y sublime. Estoy muy feliz porque también estoy leyendo a E. Fromm, "El miedo a la libertad", preciosa lectura y bella música celestial. Gracias por compartirlo. Saludos desde Guatemala.

[jorgeaguirre]

5:35 how can someone give a thumbs down to this? to that interpretation, TO

[raffitorossian]

All the giant artists are found in ''brilliant classics''....specially those of Baroque music which is my preferred music age....Thanks to ''Brilliant Classics""