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A superbly recorded new version of this cycle. Colin Tilney is internationally known for his harpsichord, clavichord and fortepiano playing, with many solo recordings on DG (Archive), EMI Electrola, Decca, Hyperion, Dorian, Doremi and CBC SM 5000. | 
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“[Bacchetti] has still, so far as I can discover, to make his UK debut, which seems strange, given his outstanding gifts...Bacchetti decorates the melodies from the word go. Given that everything is repeated, one might expect that he would play them unvarnished first time through...He plays with immense rhythmic vitality, not often quietly, sometimes extremely loudly...Still, these are invigorating discs.” BBC Music Magazine, October 2012 *** “Bacchetti takes an unashamedly pianistic approach to Bach - and there's nothing wrong with that. Thus he's not afraid to add ornamentation, often to fine effect...He's gives the Allemande of No. 2 time to sound, while in that of No. 4 there's a pleasing smoothness of line.” Gramophone Magazine, November 2012 “his ornaments are quite idiomatic and tasteful...The sound of the Fazioli concert grand used in the present release might well appeal to quite a few listeners, but rather less so to others...Bacchetti’s Bach playing possesses a high degree of an indefinable but recognizable quality: musical good will.” International Record Review, October 2012 “Another first-class CD of 18th-century keyboard music from this Italian musician, placing him on the top level of contemporary pianists who essay baroque music on modern instruments. Bacchetti's part-playing is immaculate and his tempos first-rate. Recording quality is equally first-class.” Musical Opinion, November/December 2012 ***** “You don’t have the feeling of the music dragging, as Bacchetti keeps up the rhythmic energy and an uplifting sense of the music always being expressed and enhanced rather than rendered and overcooked...Bacchetti’s Bach recordings are almost invariably something rather special, and this set of The French Suites is a recording to keep alongside the best...this is the kind of refreshingly honest Bach which can refresh the soul and enhance your day no end.” MusicWeb International, September 2012 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Alessandra Artifoni (harpsichord) Bach’s ‘French Suites’ are performed excellently by Alessandra Artifoni on an original harpsichord. |
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Anthony Newman (harpsichord) | |
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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, 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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