Bach JS

Karajan in Lucerne in largely unreleased performances [JW]

For a satisfying harpsichord version of these glorious works, this new release will offer rewards aplenty [SG]

A very rewarding disc [JQ]

Awe-inspiring works clothed in intimacy and colour, in performances acclaimed for their conversational qualities [SG]

(Déjà Review) New worlds of feeling in music that is certainly familiar [KM]

A strained attempt to link Bach with Brazilian samba which doesn’t work [DJB]

An Icelandic blizzard envelops these Goldbergs and I am left cold [DJB]

Deeply committed performances, informed by consummate musicianship [SG]

(Déjà Review) No Bach lover should be without some of Kevin Bowyer’s recordings of this perennially fascinating music [PGW]

(Déjà Review) A splendid disc with an exceptional new voice that you should hear

A fleet yet sonorous and profound account of these masterworks, played without repeats and delightfully absorbing [RMo]

(Déjà Review) This really is sitting at the feet of the master [PW]

A delightful easy-listening programme with a couple of more substantial morsels [GF]

(Déjà Review) Excellent interpretations of these great works [KM]

(Déjà Review) Weinberger succeeds in conveying the personalities of these pieces [TB]

(Déjà Review) Angela Hewitt again shows her mastery of Bach’s keyboard music [KM]

A rewarding release, thought-provoking and inspiring [SG]

(Déjà Review) A disappointing recording, but a curiosity [KM]

There are a few winners here, but no consistency [MP]

(Déjà Review) A disc of drama, excitement and real historical and musical value [JW]

Something of a mixed bag [SV]

Musical illustration of a famous story [JV]

(Déjà Review) A superb overview of Bach’s chamber music for flute [KM]

(Déjà Review) A unique and personal recording of the Goldbergs [KM]