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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | JS Bach: French Suites Nos. 1 - 3
Mika Väyrynen (accordion) Accordion wizard Mika Väyrynen’s new release includes J.S. Bach/ French Suites 1–3, Praeludium XXIV in B minor and Passacaglia in C minor. On this Bach CD it’s all about high-quality playing by one of the world’s best-known and most highly-acclaimed Finnish accordionists! Remember also Väyrynen’s previous Bach release The Goldberg Variations (ABCD 191) which was a great success. | 
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| |  | JS Bach: French Suites Nos. 1-6
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| |  | JS Bach: Italian Concerto & French Suites Nos. 1-3
Lorenzo Ghielmi has devoted many years to the study and interpretation of Renaissance and Baroque music. He performs throughout Europe, in Japan and America. He performs these works on instruments by Keith Hill (2001) and Andrea Restelli (2003). | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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Anthony Newman (harpsichord) | |
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| |  | Primakov in Concert, Volume 2
Following the critical success of Primakov in Concert, Vol. 1, Bridge is pleased to release a second compilation of the superb Russia/American pianist's live recordings. Volume 2 adds four new composers to Primakov's discography, ranging broadly from J.S. Bach to Philip Glass. “These performances, taken from public concerts in 2005-08, ably document Vassily Primakov's technically secure pianism. To my ears, however, the pianist does not invariably find his way into the expressive worlds explored in this varied programme. I most appreciate some of the quieter moments in Bach's C minor French Suite...where Primakov seems really to be listening to himself and responding to the implications of the music.” BBC Music Magazine, December 2011 *** “Primakov gives a truly joyous reading of the opening 'Prelude'. The pedalling is sparse enough to allow the warm harmonies room to breathe. His clarity of sound in the upper register is also very welcome...[Clair de lune] doesn't disappoint. Full of fantasy, Primakov never overstates anything and doesn't dwell in the sumptuous harmony....notes ring out with a bell-like quality which is totally appropriate in this music.” International Record Review, January 2012 | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | András Schiff plays Bach
András Schiff, born in 1953 in Budapest, is nowadays one of the most appreciated and distinguished pianists in the world. Magically, he brings life into pieces, makes them breathing and swinging and keeps up almost forgotten ideals of piano playing. Thus, he is not only a great pianist, but also a professional whose view is not limited on piano music, but who has wide knowledge of the broad field of macro culture. This enables him to play the piano which always makes sense to his own point of view. Surely Bach’s French Suites, which he composed during his years at Cöthen (1717–1723), are among the finest inducements to practise that any teacher has ever made to a pupil. In this case Bach wrote them for his young wife, Anna Magdalena. The over-riding impression left by these suites is one of endearing tunefulness. Clavier-Übung II is a later collection of didactic keyboard pieces. It comprises two greatly contrasted works: the Italian Concerto and the Overture in the French Style. These performances admirably demonstrate the thoughtful and persuasive approach that András Schiff adopts when performing Bach. The Concert Recording is accompanied with some interviews with András Schiff, which enriches and completes the great experience of the concert. During the interview, Schiff sits at the Steinway piano and explains the French Suites which J. S. Bach composed during 1722 and 1725 for Cembalo, but also its closeness to Bach’s Goldberg variations and Orchestra suites. He plays a short passage of a Suite, explains it and plays again, but then he interrupts himself once again. This happens without script but with refreshing spontaneity and directness. Completing this part, you can see András Schiff at the Thomas Church and Bach Museum where he talks about Bach’s years in Leipzig, his musical and personal development. Bonus: Schiff explains Bach Picture format: 1080i Full HD - 16:9 Sounds formats: PCM 2.0 PCM 5.1 Region code: 0 Bonus-Original Language: German Bonus-Subtitles: English, French Running time: 168 mins (134 mins Performance + 34 mins Bonus) FSK: 0 “over two hours of unalloyed joy...Schiff combines the secure touch of a performer thoroughly immersed in Bach's style with an effervescent freshness of spirit. Whether it is in the more complex contrapuntal passages, or a long-breathed sustaining line, there is a natural flow to every phrase.” BBC Music Magazine, April 2011 ***** “The bottom line...is that Schiff can play all six suites and the more demanding French Overture in one concert and sustain a level of artistry, concentration, stamina and attention to detail as few pianists of his or any generation have accomplished...The varied and unobtrusive camerawork serves the music, the artist and the occasion well.” Gramophone Magazine, May 2011 | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | András Schiff plays Bach
András Schiff, born in 1953 in Budapest, is nowadays one of the most appreciated and distinguished pianists in the world. Magically, he brings life into pieces, makes them breathing and swinging and keeps up almost forgotten ideals of piano playing. Thus, he is not only a great pianist, but also a professional whose view is not limited on piano music, but who has wide knowledge of the broad field of macro culture. This enables him to play the piano which always makes sense to his own point of view. Surely Bach’s French Suites, which he composed during his years at Cöthen (1717–1723), are among the finest inducements to practise that any teacher has ever made to a pupil. In this case Bach wrote them for his young wife, Anna Magdalena. The over-riding impression left by these suites is one of endearing tunefulness. Clavier-Übung II is a later collection of didactic keyboard pieces. It comprises two greatly contrasted works: the Italian Concerto and the Overture in the French Style. These performances admirably demonstrate the thoughtful and persuasive approach that András Schiff adopts when performing Bach. The Concert Recording is accompanied with some interviews with András Schiff, which enriches and completes the great experience of the concert. During the interview, Schiff sits at the Steinway piano and explains the French Suites which J. S. Bach composed during 1722 and 1725 for Cembalo, but also its closeness to Bach’s Goldberg variations and Orchestra suites. He plays a short passage of a Suite, explains it and plays again, but then he interrupts himself once again. This happens without script but with refreshing spontaneity and directness. Completing this part, you can see András Schiff at the Thomas Church and Bach Museum where he talks about Bach’s years in Leipzig, his musical and personal development. Bonus: Schiff explains Bach Picture format DVD: NTSC 16:9 Sounds formats DVD: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1 Region code: 0 Bonus-Original Language: German Bonus-Subtitles: English, French Running time: 168 mins (134 mins Performance + 34 mins Bonus) FSK: 0 “over two hours of unalloyed joy...Schiff combines the secure touch of a performer thoroughly immersed in Bach's style with an effervescent freshness of spirit. Whether it is in the more complex contrapuntal passages, or a long-breathed sustaining line, there is a natural flow to every phrase.” BBC Music Magazine, April 2011 ***** | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Bach - The French Suites
This highly anticipated release of Rangell's interpretation of the “French Suites” is accompanied by his singular reading of Schoenberg's striking Suite, Op. 25 | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Bach: French Suites BWV 812-817
David Cates (harpsichord) | | | (also available to download from $21.00) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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| |  | Koroliov Series Volume 10
| | | This item is currently out of stock at the UK distributor. You may order it now but please be aware that it may be six weeks or more before it can be despatched. |
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