The Classic Review continue the journey of picking the best available versions of Bach’s Goldberg Variations. In this last part we choose the best versions played on piano.
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Bach Goldberg Variations – The Best Recordings – Part 2 – Harpsichord Versions
What is the best versions available for Bach’s Goldberg Variations? The Classic Review’s part 2 of the journey for the best Goldberg Variations continues by choosing the best Harpsichord performances.
Review: Bach – 6 Cello Suites – Yo-Yo Ma (2018)
Yo-Yo Ma’s third attempt at Bach’s 6 unaccompanied cello suites.
Bach Goldberg Variations – The Best Recordings – Part I
Bach’s Goldberg Variations is undoubtably one of the masterpieces of this great master, but what recorded version should you choose from? The Classic Review is here to point you in the right direction.
Review: Bach St. Matthäus Passion – René Jacobs
Being such a demanding and lengthy work, every recording of the Matthaus Passion work has its strong and weak moments. From the three main elements in the passion, the recitatives, the chorals and the arias, Jacobs excels in the first two.