After a special release in Japan, Bach: The 6 English Suites by Francesco Tristano will be released globally on May 23rd on naïve, a label of Believe Group, under his imprint intothefuture. As a first glimpse into this highly anticipated album, English Suite No. 2 in A minor, BWV 807 – 1. Prélude is available now on all platforms.

Following Bach: The 6 Partitas, the new recording continues Tristano’s deep exploration of J.S. Bach’s keyboard works. With his distinctive style, he brings a dynamic and immersive interpretation, capturing the rhythmic vitality and expressive depth of these suites, composed in the 1710s. Pre-save the album now.

bach the 6 english suited intothefuture

In this playlist, I try to balance the original Baroque Bach, and Bach as recomposed over the centuries. My intention is to include recordings by Bach specialists such as Glenn Gould or Andrew Manze, as well as explore the different ramifications of Bach’s music, specifically in the electronic realm.

The selected tracks are all close to my heart. I love the pure sound of the lute (and this particular interpretation by Konrad Junghänel) just as much as the ambient, layered organ samples by Sutekh. In a way they are very complementary. Yet they only begin to explore the possibilities, and potential, of Bach’s scores.

francesco tristano apple classical 2025

Play it here

Francesco Tristano’s album Bach JS: Partitas BWV 825-830 has been nominated for the first Quarterly Critic’s Choice in 2025, as part of the prestigious Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik (German Record Critics’ Award). This nomination highlights the album’s exceptional quality and the artist’s distinctive contribution to the classical music landscape. The nomination is a significant recognition within the industry, and the up to 32 winners will be announced on February 14.

more info here