Bach Invention 13 in A minor BWV 784 [Harpsichord] Leonart

Bach Invention 13 in a high-quality video recording [4K] by Leonart Music. Nenad Leonart plays the thirteenth Invention in A minor by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) BWV 784. Recorded in the Leonart Studio on a historic Ruckers harpsichord by Matthias Griewisch.
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The Inventions and Sinfonias
(BWV 772-801)
This is a music video of the invention in A minor by Johann Sebastian Bach. The Inventions and Sinfonias is a collection of short pieces Bach wrote for the musical education of his young pupils. These are among the finest examples of artistic gems ever written for this purpose, and probably because of this, they became very popular among Bach's pupils and others ever since they were written.
The work comprises fifteen two-part, each named 'inventio', and fifteen three-part pieces, named 'sinfonia'. These two groups of pieces are arranged in an identical fashion-in ascending order by key-so that there is little doubt that Bach's intention was to bring them together as a single work. This is also confirmed by the way they are carefully written in his autograph fair copy penned in 1723. On every facing page of an open volume each piece demonstrates the contrapuntal technique, while, at the same time, explores a wide range of musical expressions using various styles and developing the motives in a logical fashion.
Like the Well-Tempered Clavier, the Inventions and Sinfonias did not appear in print during his lifetime. Nevertheless, it was widely disseminated in manuscript copies even before its first publication in 1801 and ever since the work has been widely used for the teaching of young musicians. At the present time, however, some concerns are expressed frequently regarding its proper use, as to what extent Bach's intentions are being understood correctly. It is sad to discover that the work is often regarded as a dry, technical exercise for the independence of two hands. In order to enjoy the real benefit from this highly renowned teacher, one ought to make every effort to try to understand his music wholeheartedly by searching for Bach's sense of judgement. Only by succeeding with this enquiry, can one learn from this work a universal principle of music, which, in turn, gives us a sense of true appreciation of music as well as encouragement for further study.
The inventions were composed in Köthen; the sinfonias, on the other hand, were probably not finished until the beginning of the Leipzig period. The autograph fair copy is dated 1723.
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Short Bio:
Nenad Leonart is a baroque musician on harpsichord and organ based in Switzerland. He was born in Nis (Serbia) and studied ancient music and harpsichord in the University of Arts Zurich (ZHdK). Since last year, he has started his own series of concerts in his home studio and moved into the music video production business.
For these videos, I got inspired - among others - by the Netherlands Bach Society. I have no ties or connections to their organisation whatsoever, although I personally know and also admire several artists performing at the "All of Bach" series. If you want to check out more of my own work, you can do that here:
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My gear for this video:
Instrument: Harpsichord Ruckers 1624 copy by Matthias Griewisch (original in Colmar Unterlinden)
Camera: Sony a6300 with Sony and Sigma prime lenses; GoPro Hero 7 black.
Software: Logic Pro X (audio) and Final Cut Pro X (video).
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巴赫发明13在大键琴上的次要BWV 784中
チェンバロのマイナーBWV784のバッハ発明13
하프시 코드에 약간의 BWV 784 바흐 발명 (13)
Bach ประดิษฐ์ 13 ในมาตรฐาน BWV 784 บนเปียโน
ഹാർപ്‌സിക്കോർഡിലെ മൈനർ BWV 784 ലെ ബാച്ച് കണ്ടുപിടുത്തം 13
اختراع باخ 13 في BWV 784 ثانوي على هاربسيكورد
हार्पसीकोर्ड पर एक मामूली BWV 784 में बाख आविष्कार 13
Бах Инвенция 13 ля минор BWV 784 на клавесине
Invención de Bach 13 en La menor BWV784 en clavecín
Invention de Bach 13 en la mineur BWV784 pour clavecin
Bach Invention 13 in a-Moll BWV 784 Cembalo
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[@LeonartMusic]

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[@ketanfernandes4094]

I've said it once and I'll say it again: the harpsichord is HIGHLY HIGHLY underappreciated!

[@LeonartMusic]

Love to hear that! 😉

[@nigelmarshallkenyonabbott8684]

Especially when pieces that were written in the Baroque era end up being played on a, dare I say, piano. The biting, angry, to the point sound of the harpsichord is unmatched!!!!

[@lucaslorentz]

@@nigelmarshallkenyonabbott8684 as a pianist myself who play this invention on the piano i gotta say this is true

[@ketanfernandes4094]

Agree with you all. I’ve only played a single manual but it just doesn’t match the virtuoso of a double manual though (I know about its mechanisms). Playing a double manual baroque harpsichord (not revival) is high up on my bucket list.

[@maxdavidson9785]

I’ll be honest, I don’t think the piano could do the Bach inventions justice like the harpsichord can

[@LeonartMusic]

happy we share the same opinion on this topic! :)

[@noxigames666]

У клавесина особенностей больше чем у фортепиано. Например на клавесине тяжело сделать стокато. Его модно сделать но не слышно почти

[@keithkaufman2778]

Beautifully executed and recorded. Gould's supersonic piano version looms large, but the harpsichord is the instrument for Bach when played by a musician of this skill and emotion.

[@LeonartMusic]

Thank you 😊😊

[@GardenFootCreature]

Inexplicably beautiful performance and a gorgeous instrument :D

[@LeonartMusic]

Thank you :))

[@amybradley2514]

Probably my favorite Invention, played so well on the appropriate instrument!

[@HardluckHutch]

I’m always amazed at how much he could fit into a small amount of time.

[@mister-amazing]

I love it! Great player and sound

[@LeonartMusic]

Thank you very much, appreciate it!

[@beizhang5596]

very beautiful and impressive

[@CarmenReyes-em9np]

Me gusto mucho estudiar las invenciones. 🎹🖐️

[@medusa4287]

Nice 👏👏👏♥️♥️

[@LeonartMusic]

Thank you 😊😊

[@vito_keys]

I notice that harpsichords are tuned one semitone lower. Are all harpsichords like this?

[@solfeggioking]

A=432Hz

[@alfredPcp]

Off to practice

[@alessandrofinozzi8265]

bella esecuzione, ma chi le correva dietro ?

[@Qisrael]

i so badly want someone to make a fugue for this particular invention, im obsessing so badly over this invention

[@user-ed3ne7vh7q]

А трели были в оригинале у Баха?

[@rizkystephanie33333]

Wow so cool man, it sounds like metal 😂

[@LeonartMusic]

Hehe thanks, glad you like it!

[@rizkystephanie33333]

@@LeonartMusic i've subscribed :)

[@francophone.]

You should listen to Vertigo, by Royer, which he also played (you should watch the video for at least two minutes).

[@rizkystephanie33333]

@@francophone. haha thanks for telling me

[@francophone.]

@@rizkystephanie33333 You're welcome

[@LorenZo-rr2iu]

Los primeros 4 segundos me suenan de algo, alguna melodia que sonara en alguna serie o algo y copiarian de aqui

[@Lisa-hq4pn4sl8u]

А что с метроритмом?😊

[@leonor7239]

I played the Turkish March but the third scale after the 2. 1st ones how to you do the double note 2. Times

[@LeonartMusic]

Not sure I understand your question! Could you specify?

[@Reztilba]

pourquoi ce tempo rapide ? la partition précise Calme, doux, expressif (72=noire)

[@CarmenReyes-em9np]

Como me gusta rsta invencion

[@bikkies]

Excellent interpretation and ornamentation but a bit too brisk for my ear.

[@LeonartMusic]

Thank you! You mean the sound? What loudspeakers have you used (headphones, phone, hifi)? I‘ll try to improve on the highs in future

[@bikkies]

@@LeonartMusic Not at all, the sound is fine. It was just the tempo. I tend to play this one just a shade slower as, on my very modest digital piano, some of the harmonies are more obvious that way. Listening again to this version, I can see it works on that lovely instrument. It was probably my familiarity with other slightly slower interpretations unfairly skewing the experience. You executed it brilliantly and brightly. Sorry if I came across as critical, that was not my intention.

[@LeonartMusic]

Thanks for your elaboration! I definitely can see playing it slower and also did on a number of occasions - I‘ve been using these pieces as warm-up exercises. For the recording i wanted to tune up to the max and play them as brilliant as the music is able to support it, hence the tempo decision.

[@meowtrox1234]

Harpsichord the resonance the occult world attracts

[@melvilledewey1861]

Fuuucckkkiiinn Bodom yeeeaahhh

[@LeonartMusic]

You‘re talking about the children?

[@melvilledewey1861]

Indeed

[@caesarsneezer6992]

Would Bach have used a harpsichord or a piano in today's world? Did he have a preference? My preference is the elegant, tinny sound of the harpsichord. In today's world, for some reason, it's okay to destroy the beautiful integrity of the harpsichord by playing music that was designed for the harpsichord to be bastardized by the (hold your breath) piano. Yeah, I said it. To hear this invention played on the piano strikes my core. For revenge ( depending on your degree of anger ) I want to hear Chopin, Liszt and keyboard works on harpsichord that were written and designed for the piano. Kind of a revenge (against the man) so to speak. Who's with me? Not that the change of instrument would sound better or worse, but the sole purpose would be to hear the piano world's gasp as if a blasphemous act had been performed. Well, in reverse, that's how I feel about using the piano where it doesn't belong. Just to shake the pillars a little, if you know what I mean. Thank you ladies and gentlemen, our return to the piano will be momentarily................

[@LeonartMusic]

Hehe that‘s a fun thought

[@davidhiggen3029]

Bach was something of a technician (an early proponent of equal temprament, for example.) I think today he would have used just about every instrument he knew about; whatever suited the particular piece.

[@caesarsneezer6992]

By the way. Yes, I know this video is on harpsichord!!!. I am sorry to report there are piano versions of this invention floating around the cyberworld. I have endured them and am happy to report that I am never going to experience them again. Piano in it's place please

[@user-ip9cm9je7z]

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[@phillipdutton4527]

Harpsichords are wonderful instruments and after you have heard Bach on a harpsichord, listening to it again on Piano is very disappointing

[@doctorshawzy6477]

too fast