Bach Partita No.5 in G Major, BWV829 II Rachel Naomi Kudo, Piano

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Partita No.5 in G Major BWV829
Recorded November 6, 2024
0:06 Preambulum
2:26 Allemande
6:50 Corrente
8:24 Sarabande
12:05 Tempo di Minuetta
14:37 Passepied
16:08 Gigue
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The Partita No. 5 in G major is one of the most joyful and effervescent of Bach’s six partitas. It’s a work that delights in elegance, wit, and rhythmic brilliance—crafted with lightness and precision, yet full of expressive color.

The Preambulum opens the suite with an explosion of energy—cascading runs and sparkling counterpoint that feel almost airborne. From the performer’s seat, it’s an invigorating challenge to maintain both clarity and buoyancy while letting the music dance freely.

The suite continues with an Allemande that flows with ease and grace, a Corrente that dazzles with quicksilver motion, and a Sarabande that offers a moment of quiet reflection—intimate and inward. The Tempo di Minuetta brings charm and poise, while the final Passepied and Gigue end the suite with joyful brilliance and a celebratory flourish.

This partita reveals Bach’s lighter side—joyful but never trivial, playful yet intricately crafted. Performing it is both technically demanding and deeply rewarding, offering a perfect balance of elegance, vitality, and expressive depth.

© 2025 Rachel Naomi Kudo
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Engineer: Federico Furlanetto
Piano Technician: Tomislav Spasojevic
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