Four notable classical music box sets worth exploring.
Tag: Bach
Review: “Four Hands” – Alexandre Tharaud
Pianist Alexandre Tharaud is joined by 22 pianists and musicians in works for piano four hands.
Review: Bach – St. Matthew Passion – Arranged by Mendelssohn – Christopher Jackson
Bach’s St. Matthew Passion in Mendelssohn’s 1841 arrangement, with Bach Choir of Bethlehem, Bach Festival Orch & conductor Christopher Jackson.
Review: Fantasia – Igor Levit, Piano
Igor Levit offers a contemplative exploration of the improvisatory aspects of the fantasia through works by Bach, Liszt, Busoni, and Berg.
Review: Bach – Goldberg Variations – Vikingur Ólafsson, Piano
Vikingur Ólafsson’s 25-year dream of recording J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations finally comes to fruition in a new release for Deutsche Grammophon.
Double Review: C.P.E. Bach – Keith Jarrett, Einav Yarden
A double review of C.P.E. Bach works, including the Württemberg Sonatas featured by Keith Jarrett and selected Rondos and Prussian Sonata played by Einav Yarden.
Review: Fantasie – Alexander Melnikov
Alexander Melnikov’s explores music from the Baroque to the 20th century on 7 different instruments.
Review: Clavichord – András Schiff
András Schiff presents a period performance of Bach’s 2-part inventions, 3-part Sinfonias, and Four Duetti on a replica of a 1743 Specken clavichord.
Year In Review – Our Top Classical Albums for 2023
We go over a lot of classical music albums during the year, so when 2023 comes to an end it’s time for members of The Classic Review staff to pick their favorite albums of the year.
Review: Bach – Goldberg Variations – Fazil Say, Piano
After a nearly 20-year journey recording various works by J.S. Bach, pianist Fazil Say finally releases a recording of the Goldberg Variations.
