Harmonia Mundi: HMC901960Bach - Early Works |
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Andreas Staier (harpsichord Anthony Sidey after Hass) Who was the young Bach? A rebellious, provocative
adolescent? A clever, stubborn careerist? An innovator, as gifted
as he was prolific? Certainly a mixture of all three, replies the
harpsichordist Andreas Staier in this selection of early works
that are anything but run-of-the-mill.This programme shows how Bach, eager to call the music of his time
into question, assimilated multiple influences and gave a 'new look' to the traditions of north Germany. “Harpsichord-playing over the past few decades has been dominated by a sonic purism which has frowned on "excessive" register changes but if you can surrender yourself to Staier's mastery of them the excitement is hair-raising.” Gramophone Magazine, June 2008 “Hard to know which star shines brightest here: Andreas Staier's or that of the instrument, a copy of a 1734 Hass.” BBC Music Magazine, May 2008 **** | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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