BACH, J.S.: English Suites Nos. 4-6

The versatility of the suite form proved well suited to Johann Sebastian Bach in his instrumental works, and the English Suites are no exception. These are distinct from Bach’s other suites with their quasi-improvisatory opening Preludes, and further movements encompassing a wide range of moods and styles from lively dances to the pensive intensity of the slow Sarabandes. The Montenegrin Guitar Duo’s fresh and historically informed performances of these works have been acclaimed as “simply ravishing” (American Record Guide). Volume 1 of this two-volume series can be heard on Naxos 8.573473

English Suite No. 4 in F Major, BWV 809 (arr. Montenegrin Guitar Duo for 2 guitars)

I. Prélude 00:04:30
II. Allemande 00:03:30
III. Courante 00:01:26
IV. Sarabande 00:02:07
V. Menuet I – II 00:02:47
VI. Gigue 00:03:08

English Suite No. 5 in E Minor, BWV 810 (arr. Montenegrin Guitar Duo for 2 guitars)

I. Prélude 00:05:01
II. Allemande 00:03:19
III. Courante 00:02:04
IV. Sarabande 00:02:46
V. Passepied I – II 00:03:08
VI. Gigue 00:02:46

English Suite No. 6 in D Minor, BWV 811 (arr. Montenegrin Guitar Duo for 2 guitars)

I. Prélude 00:07:50
II. Allemande 00:03:34
III. Courante 00:02:25
IV. Sarabande 00:02:33
IV. Double 00:02:48
V. Gavotte I – II 00:03:48
VI. Gigue 00:03:46

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J.S. Bach English Suites Nos. 1 – 3

Recorded at St John Chrysostom Church, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, 18–21 September 2014
Producers: Norbert Kraft & Bonnie Silver
Engineer & Editor: Norbert Kraft
Strings: Savarez Guitars: Andres D. Marvi, Granada (GK); Simon Marty, Sydney (DC)
Booklet Notes: Graham Wade
This recording is co-financed and supported by the Montenegrin Ministry of Culture
Special thanks to: Carlo Marchione, Vanja Lisjak, Norbert Kraft and Rachel Schiff
Cover Photo of Montenegrin Guitar Duo by Luka Bošković

J.S. Bach: English Suite No. 1 in A Major, BWV 806

(arr. Montenegrin Guitar Duo for 2 guitars)
1. I. Prelude
2. II. Allemande
3. III. Courante I
4. IV. Courante II
5. IV. Double I
6. IV. Double II
7. V. Sarabande
8. VI. Bourree I – VII. Bourree II
9. VIII. Gigue

J.S. Bach: English Suite No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 807

(arr. Montenegrin Guitar Duo for 2 guitars)
10. I. Prelude
11. II. Allemande
12. III. Courante
13. IV. Sarabande
14. V. Bourree I – II
15. VI. Gigue

J.S. Bach: English Suite No. 3 in G Minor, BWV 808

(arr. Montenegrin Guitar Duo for 2 guitars)
16. I. Prelude
17. II. Allemande
18. III. Courante
19. IV. Sarabande
20. V. Gavotte I – II
21. VI. Gigue

Montenegrin Guitar Duo – Debut CD

Produced by Vanja Lisjak, Morris Studio, Zagreb
Published by the Montenegrin Music Center
Recorded at Dom udruge Češka beseda, Zagreb

Ástor Piazzolla: Tango Suite

1. Deciso (Tango No. 1)
2. Andante (Tango No. 2)
3. Allegro (Tango No. 3)

Carlo Domeniconi: Circus Music op. 54a for 2 guitars

4. The Argentine Knife Thrower
5. Spanish Riders on Greek Horses
6. The Wax Museum
7. The Duck Race
8. Plik, the Flea of the Andes
9. The Ural Magic Voice and the Don Cossaks
10. The Fire Brigade “On Ice”
11. The Yogi who Dissappears through the Key Hole
12. The Orchestra Says Good-Bye

Dusan Bogdonavic: Sonata Fantasia for 2 Guitars

13. Allegro ritmico
14. Adagio, rubato
15. Allegro molto