Johann Sebastian Bach - The French Suites (Cédric Pescia)

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Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

• French Suite No. 3 in B Minor, BWV 814
• French Suite No. 6 in E Major, BWV 817
• French Suite No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 812
• French Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 815
• French Suite No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 813
• French Suite No. 5 in G Major, BWV 816

Cédric Pescia, piano

Date: 2026

Label: La Dolce Volta

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In this recording of the French Suites, Cédric Pescia explores the intimate and expressive world of Johann Sebastian Bach. Emphasizing lyricism over virtuosity, he reveals a deeply human dimension in these dance-inspired works, where each movement conveys emotional nuance and introspection. More concise than Bach’s larger cycles, the suites unfold with understated elegance, shaped by Pescia’s attention to phrasing, tone, and vocality. Recorded on a 1901 Steinway in the solitude of his studio, the album presents a refined and personal interpretation, offering a contemplative journey through one of Bach’s most poetic collections.

Cédric Pescia (born 1976) is a Swiss-French pianist born in Lausanne, internationally recognized for his refined musicianship and broad artistic training. He studied in Lausanne, Geneva, Berlin, and at the Lake Como International Piano Academy, working with renowned mentors such as Daniel Barenboim and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. Winner of the 2002 Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition, he has performed at leading venues and festivals worldwide, including Carnegie Hall and the Lucerne Festival. Alongside his concert career, he is active in chamber music, collaborates with violinist Nurit Stark, and serves as a professor at the Geneva University of Music.

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