Bach JS
Bach: Goldberg Variations (Deutsche Grammophon)
I’m not sure it is possible to overhype playing as good as this [DMD]
Bach: Goldberg Variations (Simax Classics)
(Déjà Review) One of the most personal and original harpsichord recordings of the Goldbergs to be released in years [KM]
Bach: Masterworks for Clavichord (Guild)
(Déjà Review) A must for Bach-lovers, and something to discover for those who have never heard the clavichord [KM]
Bach: The Art of Fugue (Alia Vox)
(Déjà Review) Buy this without hesitation if you want to discover the richness of this magnificent work, in a haunting, unique arrangement [KM]
Bach: Sonatas and Partitas (Delphian)
Worth buying for the rich, subtle and exciting account of the famous Chaconne alone [DMD]
Bach: Cello Suites (Doremi)
Pioneering recordings by a superb violist at the height of her powers [JW]
Bach family: Family Affairs [motets] (cpo)
An impressive survey of the art of the Bach family [JV]
Karajan – The Early Lucerne Years (Audite)
Karajan in Lucerne in largely unreleased performances [JW]
Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier Books I & II (Dynamic)
For a satisfying harpsichord version of these glorious works, this new release will offer rewards aplenty [SG]
Bach, MacMillan: Motets & Sacred Songs (Signum Classics)
A very rewarding disc [JQ]
Bach: Six Trio Sonatas (Vivat)
Awe-inspiring works clothed in intimacy and colour, in performances acclaimed for their conversational qualities [SG]
Bach: Trio Sonatas (BIS)
(Déjà Review) New worlds of feeling in music that is certainly familiar [KM]
SamBach (Evil Penguin)
A strained attempt to link Bach with Brazilian samba which doesn’t work [DJB]
Bach: Goldberg Variations (Deutsche Grammophon)
An Icelandic blizzard envelops these Goldbergs and I am left cold [DJB]
Bach: Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin (Delphian)
Deeply committed performances, informed by consummate musicianship [SG]
Bach: Organ Music Vol. 12 (Nimbus)
(Déjà Review) No Bach lover should be without some of Kevin Bowyer’s recordings of this perennially fascinating music [PGW]
Bach: Arias (Archiv Produktion)
(Déjà Review) A splendid disc with an exceptional new voice that you should hear
Bach: Suites for Solo Cello (Sono Luminus)
A fleet yet sonorous and profound account of these masterworks, played without repeats and delightfully absorbing [RMo]
Bach: Goldberg Variations (Deutsche Harmonia Mundi)
(Déjà Review) This really is sitting at the feet of the master [PW]
An Invitation at the Schumanns’ (Harmonia Mundi)
A delightful easy-listening programme with a couple of more substantial morsels [GF]
Bach: Goldberg Variations (Warner Elatus)
(Déjà Review) Excellent interpretations of these great works [KM]
Bach: Organ Works Vol. 12 (cpo)
(Déjà Review) Weinberger succeeds in conveying the personalities of these pieces [TB]
Bach: The Six Partitas (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) Angela Hewitt again shows her mastery of Bach’s keyboard music [KM]
Herz: Stars rise afar (Genuin)
A rewarding release, thought-provoking and inspiring [SG]
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