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Having wowed the critics with its 2011 recording of 'J.S. Bach: Easter and Ascension Oratorios' Retrospect Ensemble returns with Bach's Harpsichord Concertos. Director Matthew Halls takes on the role of soloist, having proved both his keyboard virtuosity and affinity with Bach's harpsichord music in his debut solo recording, 'J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations', which International Record Review named 'Outstanding'. Founded by Matthew Halls, Retrospect Ensemble takes its musicians and audiences on an exciting journey, exploring the repertoire of four centuries and embracing the practices, styles and aesthetics of former ages with renewed vigor and a fresh approach. In 2010 the 36-year-old was announced as The Oregon Bach Festival's next artistic director, due to his 'international reputation in the worlds of choral and early music [and] consummate skill as a Bach interpreter.' He shall assume the role in 2013
American Record Guide, March / April 2013
Harpsichordist Matthew Halls plays with sparkle and gusto. Bach, a devotee of the French style, surely would have appreciated Halls's Anglebert-like arpeggios and broken style ornamentation in the Andante of the F major Concerto, S 1057. In the andante of the G-minor Concerto Halls adds continuo "foliage". His continuo textures motivate the strings to keep up the momentum of the music. In that movement the strings are like a group of Olympic rowers, steady and graceful.
Recording information: St. George's Church, Chesterton, Ccambridge, UK (09/27/2011-09/29/2011).
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Works Details
Bach, Johann Sebastian : Concerto for harpsichord, 2 recorders, strings & continuo no 6 in F major, BWV 1057 - Performer: Matthew Halls (Harpsichord)
- Conductor: Matthew Halls
- Ensemble: Retrospect Ensemble
- Notes: St. George's Church, Chesterton, Cambridge, UK (09/27/2011-09/29/2011)
- Running Time: 16 min. 19 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
- Form: Concerto
- Written: 1738
Bach, Johann Sebastian : Concerto for Harpsichord in G minor, BWV 1058 - Performer: Matthew Halls (Harpsichord)
- Conductor: Matthew Halls
- Ensemble: Retrospect Ensemble
- Notes: St. George's Church, Chesterton, Cambridge, UK (09/27/2011-09/29/2011)
- Running Time: 12 min. 38 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
- Form: Concerto
- Written: 1738
Bach, Johann Sebastian : Concerto for Harpsichord in D minor, BWV 1052 - Performer: Matthew Halls (Harpsichord)
- Conductor: Matthew Halls
- Ensemble: Retrospect Ensemble
- Notes: St. George's Church, Chesterton, Cambridge, UK (09/27/2011-09/29/2011)
- Running Time: 21 min. 18 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
- Form: Concerto
- Written: 1738
Bach, Johann Sebastian : Concerto for Harpsichord in A major, BWV 1055 - Performer: Matthew Halls (Harpsichord)
- Conductor: Matthew Halls
- Ensemble: Retrospect Ensemble
- Notes: St. George's Church, Chesterton, Cambridge, UK (09/27/2011-09/29/2011)
- Running Time: 13 min. 22 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
- Form: Concerto
- Written: 1738
