The Notebook of Anna Magdalena Bach

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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.

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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.

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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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79020

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Igor Kipnis
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MUSICIANS
Igor Kipnis, harpsichord, clavichord
Judith Blegen, soprano
Benjamin Luxon, baritone
Catharina Meints, viola da gamba

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    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.

    Credits

    MUSICIANS
    Igor Kipnis, harpsichord, clavichord
    Judith Blegen, soprano
    Benjamin Luxon, baritone
    Catharina Meints, viola da gamba

    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