![]() Comments about the supposed numerical bases of his compositions date back to his lifetime, and were perpetuated in the obituary and later biographies. ![]() The mathematical nature of Bach’s works has entered popular myth. This paper describes the results of a long-term search for a historically-consistent theory of mathematical procedures in Johann Sebastian Bach’s compositions. Review of the following recordings: Flute Sonatas by the Bach Sons (Accent ACC 24216, rec 2008, 76’), played by Barthold Kuijken (flute) and Ewald Demeyere (harpsichord) Bach arranging and arranged (Hyphen Press Music 001, rec 2008, 57’), with the Bach Players Johann Sebastian Bach: Triosonatas for organ (Antoine Marchand/Challenge Classics CC72314, rec 2008, 67’) with Reine-Marie Verhagen (recorder) and Tini Mathot (organ and harpsichord) Johann Sebastian Bach: Sonatas for Flute and Harpsichord (Arts SACD 47612-8, rec 2003, 64’), with Mario Folena (flute) and Roberto Loreggian (harpsichord) Johann Sebastian Bach: Musikalisches Opfer (Antoine Marchand/Challenge Classics CC72309, rec 2008, 57’), with Ton Koopman and members of the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra Bach: The Cello Suites (Red Priest Recording RP006, rec 2001, 2004, 148’) with Angela East Johann Sebastian Bach: Sonatas for Violin and Keyboard (ABC Classics ABC 476 5942, rec 2005-2007, 95’), with Richard Tognetti (violin), Neal Peres Da Costa (organ and harpsichord), and Daniel Yeadon (cello and viola da gamba) and Bach: Chamber Music (Passacaille 942, rec 2007, 68’) with La Divina Armonia.
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