Bach Partita No.1 in B-flat major, BWV825 || Rachel Naomi Kudo, Piano

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Partita No.1 in B-flat Major, BWV825
Recorded December 21, 2022
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0:07 Praeludium
2:07 Allemande
5:24 Corrente
8:19 Sarabande
13:18 Menuet I
14:50 Menuet II
15:38 Menuet I
16:33 Giga
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The Partita No. 1 in B-flat Major opens Bach’s celebrated set of six partitas, a collection that represents the pinnacle of his keyboard suites. Published in 1726 as part of his Clavier-Übung I, this work exudes grace, charm, and inventiveness, blending courtly dance forms with Bach’s unmistakable brilliance.

The Praeludium sets the stage with flowing arpeggios and a sense of effortless motion, leading into a sequence of dances that unfold with elegance and variety. The Allemande and Courante balance refinement with rhythmic vitality, while the Sarabande offers a moment of introspective lyricism, its melody unfolding like a quiet soliloquy. The Menuets provide a playful contrast, alternating between delicacy and rhythmic lilt. The suite closes with a spirited Gigue, its energetic two-voice interplay driving toward a jubilant conclusion.

Although this partita is the most unassuming of the six, it is filled with subtle beauty, crystalline textures, and a sense of natural unfolding—Bach at his most poetic and dance-like.

© 2025 Rachel Naomi Kudo
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Engineer: Federico Furlanetto
Piano Technician: Massimiliano Pinazzo
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