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“All five suites are real gems, and Hill plays them with panache, lively articulation, and poetic expressiveness.”

Robert Haskins in American Record Guide

“Hill is a fine player who tastefully explores this unknown region of Bach’s harpsichord works. A very enjoyable disc.”

Allan Evans in Fanfare

“Like Leonhardt, Hill has both the fingers and scholarship to produce rich results. Aside from that, he obviously relishes these pieces, lavishing them with human sparkle as well as accuracy. Sonics are superb – close in and very lively. Recommended, a refreshing feast of Bach worth knowing as well as enjoying.”

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FIVE HARPSICHORD SUITES: Suites – in E flat Major BWV 819a; in F Minor BWV 823; in A Minor BWV 818a; in C Minor BWV 997; in A Major BWV 832. Robert Hill, harpsichord.

(DDD) UPC# 017685-48742-2

Sound Clips (MP3):

1. Suite in E flat major, BWV 819 – Suite in E flat major, 819a I- Allemande – Robert Hill

2. Suite in E flat major, BWV 819 – Suite in E flat major, 819a II- Allemande II – Robert Hill

3. Suite in E flat major, BWV 819 – Suite in E flat major, 819a III- Courante – Robert Hill

4. Suite in E flat major, BWV 819 – Suite in E flat major, 819a IV- Sarabande – Robert Hill

5. Suite in E flat major, BWV 819 – Suite in E flat major, 819a V- Bourree – Robert Hill

6. Suite in E flat major, BWV 819 – Suite in E flat major, 819a VI- Minuet – Trio – Robert Hill

7. Suite in F minor, BWV 823 I- Prelude – Robert Hill

8. Suite in F minor, BWV 823 II- Sarabande en Rondo – Robert Hill

9. Suite in F minor, BWV 823 III- Gigue – Robert Hill

10. Suite in A minor, BWV 818a I- Prelude – Robert Hill

11. Suite in A minor, BWV 818a II- Allemande – Robert Hill

12. Suite in A minor, BWV 818a III- Courante – Robert Hill

13. Suite in A minor, BWV 818a IV- Sarabande – Robert Hill

14. Suite in A minor, BWV 818a V- Menuet – Robert Hill

15. Suite in A minor, BWV 818a VI- Gigue – Robert Hill

16. Lute Partita in C minor, BWV 997 (arr- for harpsichord) I- Praeludio – Robert Hill

17. Lute Partita in C minor, BWV 997 (arr- for harpsichord) II- Fuga – Robert Hill

18. Lute Partita in C minor, BWV 997 (arr- for harpsichord) III- Sarabande – Robert Hill

19. Lute Partita in C minor, BWV 997 (arr- for harpsichord) IV- Gigue – Robert Hill

20. Lute Partita in C minor, BWV 997 (arr- for harpsichord) V- Double (of the Gigue) – Robert Hill

21. Suite in A major, BWV 832 I- Allemande – Robert Hill

22. Suite in A major, BWV 832 II- Air pour les Trompettes – Robert Hill

23. Suite in A major, BWV 832 III- Sarabande – Robert Hill

24. Suite in A major, BWV 832 IV- Bourree – Robert Hill

25. Suite in A major, BWV 832 V- Gigue – Robert Hill