Composer of the Week - Bach in Weimar - Episode 3

Donald Macleod explores Bach's ten years in the city of Weimar, where he was court organist and concertmaster. Donald describes a boast at the breakfast table which saw Bach come unstuck as he tried to dazzle a friend with his sight-reading at the keyboard. Nevertheless, the composer's decade at the ducal court in Weimar also saw him reach new heights as a chamber musician. Fugue for Violin, BWV 1026 Elizabeth Wallfisch (violin) Richard Tunniclifffe (cello) Paul Nicholson (harpsichord) HYPERION CDD22025, Tr 1 Toccata, Adagio and Fugue, BWV 564 Ton Koopman (organ) ARCHIV 423 200-2, Trs 4-6 Cantata, BWV 54 Andreas Scholl (countertenor) Orchestra of Collegium Vocale Philippe Herreweghe (conductor) HARMONIA MUNDI HMC901644, Trs 6-8 English Suite No 5, BWV 810 Christophe Rousset (harpsichord) AMBROISIE AMB9942 CD2, Trs 14-19.