Italienisches Konzert F-Dur · Chromatische Fantasie Und Fuge D-Moll · Partita H-Moll »Französische Ouvertüre«

This recording, featuring Marga Scheurich’s interpretations of J.S. Bach’s keyboard works, was released in 1975 under the Saphir label. The album gathers foundational pieces of the Baroque repertoire, specifically the Italian Concerto, the Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue, and the French Overture from the Partita in B minor. At the time of its production, these works were cornerstones of the harpsichord canon, selected to demonstrate the technical facility and expressive depth required of the instrument.

Marga Scheurich was a respected German harpsichordist who contributed significantly to the recorded library of the mid-20th century. Her approach to Bach focused on structural clarity and a rigorous adherence to Baroque performance traditions, a style that aligned with the scholarly revival of period-appropriate playing techniques during this era. The Saphir label, known for reissuing and compiling classical performances, presented this collection as an accessible entry point for listeners to explore Bach’s complex keyboard compositions.