Bach: The French Suites

Xiao-Mei, Zhu

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It is with children in mind that I recorded these French Suites, always having heartfelt simplicity and purity in their mind. Children see the world with hope, optimism, and cast in light – much like Miró sees the world. I find a childlike purity in him, similar to what I hear in the French Suites. There is a quote by Miró that touches me enormously and makes me think a lot whenever I play, as it reflects something that may be the most difficult aspect of musical interpretation – and of art in general: 'To gain freedom is to gain simplicity' Zhu Xiao-Mei.

Works:

• Bach, J S: French Suites Nos. 1-6, BWV812-817
• Bach, J S: French Suite No. 1 in D Minor, BWV812
• Bach, J S: French Suite No. 2 in C minor, BWV813
• Bach, J S: French Suite No. 3 in B Minor, BWV814
• Bach, J S: French Suite No. 4 in E flat major, BWV815
• Bach, J S: French Suite No. 5 in G major, BWV816
• Bach, J S: French Suite No. 6 in E major, BWV817

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02-02-2018

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