Bach Suite in A minor BWV 827 Van Delft, Netherlands Bach Society

The origins of this Suite (Partita) in A minor, performed by Menno van Delft for All of Bach, lie in playing alone in a homely setting, as it is the opening work of the second book of music Bach compiled for his wife Anna Magdalena, in 1725. It is the ideal context for a clavichord. The music itself is also looser in form than usual. Not only does the work begin with a Fantasia, but later on there is an unusual Burlesca (from the Italian bulare: making fun of, mocking), with big leaps for the left hand, which is followed by a Scherzo (from the Italian scherzare: fooling around, joking). So, lighthearted fun for at home. Recorded for the project All of Bach on May 12th 2018 at the Bartolotti House, Amsterdam. This recording was made possible by the support of Stichting Elise Mathilde Fonds. If you want to help us complete All of Bach, please subscribe to our channel and consider donating For the interview with Menno van Delft on the clavichord and B