Johann Sebastian Bach - The Notebook for Anna Magdalena (Alessandro Simonetto)

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Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach; Johann Christian Bach; Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach; Georg Böhm; Johann Adolph Hasse

• Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach (1725)
• March in F Major, W. A22
• Gib dich zufrieden und sei stille, BWV 511
• Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Aria

Alessandro Simonetto, piano

Date: 2025

Label: OnClassical

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The Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach is a collection of keyboard pieces compiled for Anna Magdalena, the second wife of Johann Sebastian Bach, during the 1720s and 1730s. It contains minuets, polonaises, marches, chorales, and popular works of the era, reflecting the musical tastes and education within the Bach household. Johann Sebastian Bach contributed several compositions, including the well-known "Menuet in G Major" (BWV Anh. 114) and "Menuet in G Minor" (BWV Anh. 115). The notebook offers valuable insight into Baroque domestic music-making and remains a cherished resource for its charm, historical importance, and artistic intimacy.

Alessandro Simonetto is a versatile, self-taught musician whose career spans composition, performance, and music production. Trained in piano, harpsichord, and modern composition, he spent years producing over 500 recordings for major artists and labels before returning to performance, earning acclaim on both piano and harpsichord. He founded OnClassical, the first classical label to offer its full catalogue online, distributed by Naxos of America. Holding degrees from the Conservatories of Castelfranco Veneto and Padua, Simonetto has also studied jazz and choral music. His discography includes over 30 albums, notably complete works by Scott Joplin, Leroy Shield, and rare pieces by Erik Satie.

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