Eleonor Bindman - Absolute (2025) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Lute Suite in E Minor, BWV 996 (Arr. for Piano by Eleonor Bindman): I. Prelude. Passaggio - Presto
02. Lute Suite in E Minor, BWV 996 (Arr. for Piano by Eleonor Bindman): II. Allemande
03. Lute Suite in E Minor, BWV 996 (Arr. for Piano by Eleonor Bindman): III. Courante
04. Lute Suite in E Minor, BWV 996 (Arr. for Piano by Eleonor Bindman): IV. Sarabande
05. Lute Suite in E Minor, BWV 996 (Arr. for Piano by Eleonor Bindman): V. Bourrée
06. Lute Suite in E Minor, BWV 996 (Arr. for Piano by Eleonor Bindman): VI. Gigue
07. Lute Suite in C Minor, BWV 997 (Arr. for Piano by Eleonor Bindman): I. Prelude
08. Lute Suite in C Minor, BWV 997 (Arr. for Piano by Eleonor Bindman): II. Fugue
09. Lute Suite in C Minor, BWV 997 (Arr. for Piano by Eleonor Bindman): III. Sarabande
10. Lute Suite in C Minor, BWV 997 (Arr. for Piano by Eleonor Bindman): IV. Gigue
11. Lute Suite in C Minor, BWV 997 (Arr. for Piano by Eleonor Bindman): V. Double
12. Prelude, Fugue & Allegro in E-Flat Major, BWV 998 (Arr. for Piano by Eleonor Bindman): I. Prelude
13. Prelude, Fugue & Allegro in E-Flat Major, BWV 998 (Arr. for Piano by Eleonor Bindman): II. Fugue
14. Prelude, Fugue & Allegro in E-Flat Major, BWV 998 (Arr. for Piano by Eleonor Bindman): III. Allegro
15. St. John Passion, BWV 245: No. 31, Betrachte, meine Seel (Arr. for Piano by Eleonor Bindman)

In this new album from pianist Eleonor Bindman, works by J.S. Bach originally composed for the lautenwerk (lute-harpsichord) are presented in piano transcriptions, offering a fresh perspective on some rarely explored masterpieces.

While they have been performed on harpsichord, lute, and guitar, this recording brings a new dimension to these works, showcasing their intricate structures, rich textures, and emotive character on the modern piano. Highlights include BWV 997 and 998, featuring stunning fugues with ornate middle sections unlike typical keyboard fugues, and a heartfelt arrangement of “Betrachte, meine Seele” from St. John’s Passion, which serves as a moving conclusion to the album.

Followers of Eleonor Bindman’s previous transcriptions—such as The Brandenburg Duets and The Cello Suites — will appreciate this latest addition to the pianist’s catalogue, recorded on a Bösendorfer piano which truly captures the remarkable richness of Bach’s writing.

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