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Art of Fugue

~ J.S. Bach (Artist)
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1. Contrapunctus I
2. Contrapunctus II
3. Contrapunctus III
4. Contrapunctus IV
5. Contrapunctus V
6. Contrapunctus VI, A 4, In Stylo Francese
7. Contrapunctus VII, A 4, Per Augmentationem Et Diminutionem
8. Contrapunctus VIII, A 3
9. Contrapunctus IX, A 4, Alla Duodecima
10. Contrapunctus X, A 4, Alla Decima
11. Contrapunctus XI, A 4
12. Conon Per Augmentationem In Contrario Motu (14a*)
13. Contrapunctus XII, A 4, Rectus
14. Contrapunctus XII, A 4, Inversus
15. Canon Alla Ottava (15)
16. Canon Alla Decima In Contrapuncto
17. Canon Alla Duodecima In Contrapuncto Alla Quinta
18. Contrapunctus XIII, A 3, Rectus
19. Contrapunctus XIII, A 3, Inversus
20. Canon Per Augmentationem In Contrario Motu (14)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly magnificent!, Dec 3 2003
By David J. Huber "Addicted to books!" (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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A technically perfect recording (audio-wise), with a gorgeous warmth and depth to the recording.

Performance-wise: sublime, amazing, and spot on.

This is in every way a 5-star recording, and a most amazing and beautiful interpretation of the Art of the Fugue. I bought it more out of curiosity (and appreciation for the music and the Emerson String Quartet) and ended up being blown away by it. One of the best CDs I've bought this year, maybe this century.

I can't recommend it enough.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Among the finest Bach recordings in recent years, Dec 27 2003
By John Kwok (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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The Emerson String Quartet's performance of J. S. Bach's The Art of the Fugue is among the best in a recent crop of exceptional Bach recordings, such as those from the likes of pianists Schiff and Perahia. This is a fascinating set of performances from this esteemed American group most noted for their exceptional playing of 20th Century chamber music. It is one that isn't steeped in Contemporary music playing, but instead, one in which the Emerson String Quartet perform the scores as written, opting only for slightly brisk tempi. My only minor criticism is that their playing doesn't reflect any of the passion I've heard in Glenn Gould's or Andras Schiff's recordings, but it is one which shouldn't affect your judgement with regards to purchasing this CD. Without a doubt, this is among the finest classical recordings released in 2003.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Sublime Stuff from the Emerson String Quartet, Jul 18 2004
By A. Craig (Tucson, AZ) - See all my reviews
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Here we have yet another wonderful recording from the Emerson

String Quartet. This time they bring their unique performing

feel to the music of J.S. Bach in one of his final expressions

of music "The Art of Fugue". Most performances of this work have

what can only be described as a totally intellectual feel to

them, this recording is quite different in the fact that the

Emersons bring a feeling of humanity to the work. The final piece

performed as a close to the work is the Chorale "Before Thy

throne do I come now." BWV 668a is one of Bach's final thoughts

It is a fitting close to this work, which is a fitting close to

Bach's musical life. The recording done by Deutsche Grammaphon

is warm, intimate, yet with just enough feel of the room to keep

it from sounding "boxy" Hearing this work in a chamber setting

helps the listener follow the various paths and trails that Bach

put together to show us his little garden or park where we can

imagine following him around as he shows us the way. Bach's music

can be quite an adventure of exploration, The Art of Fugue is his

map to perhaps what has been called "The Undiscovered Country".

I suggest getting this CD and making the journey with him as

often as possible. Is this recording the last word on the

subject? No, but it is one of the finest ones to come along in a

long time. Highly recommended.

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5.0 out of 5 stars IN A WORD: "SMOOTH"
If one word could sum up this performance it would be "smooth." I have come late to the recordings of the Emerson String Quartet. Read more
Published on Jul 15 2004 by NotATameLion

5.0 out of 5 stars IN A WORD: "SMOOTH"
If one word could sum up this performance it would be "smooth." I have come late to the recordings of the Emerson String Quartet. Read more
Published on Jul 15 2004 by NotATameLion

5.0 out of 5 stars Vox Dei
Do yourself a favor and save some time: BUY THIS ONE NOW! Then read below!

The fugue is one of the most complicated, if not the most complicated, forms of music ever created... Read more

Published on May 21 2004 by kelsie

4.0 out of 5 stars An Intellectual Exercise
The Emerson Quartet is noted for its rather high-minded approach to interpretation and performance. Their repertoire include much so-called "new" music for which they... Read more
Published on April 21 2004 by Avid Reader

5.0 out of 5 stars Art of Fuge - Emerson String Quartet
The Emerson String Quartet have electrified us with Beethoven's Late Quartets, and Bartok Op. 7 and 17 - and other works. Read more
Published on April 9 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars A place called Heaven.
I'm not really a connoisseur of classical music and what I have to say about 'The art of Fugue' probably mean very little. But I enjoyed this music. Read more
Published on Mar 3 2004 by Jan Dierckx

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fugue by Bach -- Pure Poetry to the ears
The Baroque period (1600-1750) was one of the most important in the history of music because many of our modern musical forms originate in this time. Read more
Published on Jan 13 2004 by Michael Mathena

5.0 out of 5 stars BE FAIR TO BACH
Probably the first thing that needs saying here is that the anonymous performers are none other than the Emerson Quartet. Read more
Published on Jan 13 2004 by DAVID BRYSON

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful
Exquisite! This is one of the finest classical CDs that has been released recently and should be a must for the music library of all lovers of the classics.
Published on Jan 12 2004 by Nick

5.0 out of 5 stars A very humane version of Bach's final cycle
For all those who hail Strawinsky's "music expresses nothing but itself" things don't get any better than Bach's final cycle. Read more
Published on Sep 23 2003 by B. Gone

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