Bach JS

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Aaron Rosand (violin) In Memoriam (Rhine Classics)

The vibrant, alluring art of arch-Romanticist, Aaron Rosand [JW]

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Leo Sirota (piano) Piano Recital Vol. 1 (Sakuraphon)

A full and varied recital programme, characterized by great dynamic range and highly creative phrasing [MK]

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Mischa Elman (violin)The complete Victor recordings (1926-32) (Biddulph)

Elman’s glittering morceau (and some others) in splendid transfers [JW]

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Ysaÿe: Transformations (Centaur)

Bizarre transcriptions, fantastic performances [RMas]

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Bach: Cantatas (Eloquence)

(Déjà Review) A wonderful disc of Bach cantatas with a star cast [EML]

Bach: The Well-tempered Clavier Book II (Erato)

(Déjà Review) The set deserves the strongest recommendation, unless one prefers the piano [BW]

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Stefan Askenase (piano) Live Concert Performances (Meloclassic)

Meloclassic are doing us a real service adding to the discography of this wonderfully sensitive pianist [RCh]

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Bach: Goldberg Variations & Corea: Children’s Songs (Profil)

Elegance and restraint characterise this cool account, complemented by some interesting bonuses [RMo]

Frank Peter Zimmermann (violin): Violin Concertos (Hänssler Classic)

A 4-CD box of reissued concerto performances [JW]

Nathan Milstein (violin) The American Columbia Solo Recordings Vol. 1 (Pristine Audio)

Splendid transfers of Milstein’s 1930s baroque repertory [JW]

J S Bach: Organ Works Vol 8 (Challenge Classics)

(Déjà Review) Those who like big-sounding Bach will enjoy it more than those who expect a lighter touch [BW]

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Bach: Organ works completed by Lorenzo Ghielmi (Passacaille)

Indispensable for lovers of Bach’s organ music [JV]

Bach: Keyboard Concerti (Naïve)

The gloriously expressive slow-movement ariosos are the highlights [MG]

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Bach: Reconstructed (Audite)

Imaginative recreations of possible Brandenburg Concertos [SB]

Bach: Orchestral Suites (Avie)

(Déjà Review) ‘Original’ versions of the Overtures – indispensable for Bach aficionados [JV]

Bach: The Bach Cantata Pilgrimage, Volume 23 (Soli Deo Gloria)

(Déjà Review) This is another absorbing and splendidly performed release in this very important series [JQ]

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Bach: Concertos for Oboe and Oboe d’amore (Naxos)

Reconstructed concertos for oboe and oboe d’amore constitute a musical treat for lovers of Bach’s music [ZT]

Olga Samaroff & Frank La Forge (piano): The Complete Recordings (APR)

Highly enjoyable playing by two pioneers of American pianism [RCh]

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Isolde Menges (violin) (Biddulph)

A great artist’s important legacy restored, including first recordings of Beethoven, Bach and Vaughan Williams [JW]

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Enrico Gatti (violin) Praeconium solitudinis (NovAntiqua)

The performances are superb, but the concept may not appeal to everyone [JV]

Bach: Trio Sonatas (Brilliant Classics)

Good performances on a splendid historical instrument [JV]

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Florian Noack (piano) I Wanna Be Like You – The Piano Transcriptions (La Dolce Volta)

A hugely enjoyable celebration of the piano from this supremely gifted pianist [RCh]

Bach: Piano Transcriptions Volume 5 (Hyperion)

(Déjà Review) Milne’s playing also reflects his love of this demanding yet rewarding repertoire [TB]

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J S Bach: Guitar Transcriptions (Naxos)

One of the best guitar recordings of music by JS Bach [ZT]