The notebooks of Anna Magdalena Bach, J.S. Bach’s second wife, served as both instructional material and as a family diary, containing entries and selections by various members over many years. This double album features recordings of each entry in the notebooks, including pieces for solo harpsichord, arias, and chorales, giving a rare glimpse into the private musical life of this illustrious family.
The CD of this album is available to purchase at ArkivMusic.
The notebooks of Anna Magdalena Bach, J.S. Bach’s second wife, served as both instructional material and as a family diary, containing entries and selections by various members over many years. This double album features recordings of each entry in the notebooks, including pieces for solo harpsichord, arias, and chorales, giving a rare glimpse into the private musical life of this illustrious family.
MUSICIANS
Igor Kipnis, harpsichord, clavichord
Judith Blegen, soprano
Benjamin Luxon, baritone
Catharina Meints, viola da gamba
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Producer: Eric Salzman
Recorded September and October, 1980 at Columbia 30th St. Studios, New York, using the 3M Digital Mastering System
Assistant Producer: Susan Herl-Conroy
Recording Engineer: Brad Graham
Edited at Sound Ideas, New York
Editing Engineer: Barry Harris
Mastered by Terry Dunavan
Production Coordinator: Elise Keen
Production Supervisor: Keith Holzman
Art Direction: Ron Coro
Cover Painting: Joe Garnett
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MUSICIANS
Igor Kipnis, harpsichord, clavichord
Judith Blegen, soprano
Benjamin Luxon, baritone
Catharina Meints, viola da gamba
