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Well Tempered Clavier Book I BWV 846-869
Misczyslaw Horszowoski (Piano)
Bach’s WTC - One More Time
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J.S. Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I (24 Preludes & Fugues) |
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24 Preludes & Fugues BWV 846-869 |
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Mieczyslaw Horszowski (Piano) |
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Vanguard / Artemis Classics |
1979-1980 |
2-CD / TT:114:56 |
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Recorded at Vanguard's 23rd Street Studio, New York City, NY, USA.
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Bach’s WTC - One More Time |
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Donald Satz wrote (October 3, 1999):
I evidently have not had my fill of Bach's WTC, Book 1, because I found myself last night heading for Horszowski's version on Vanguard.
Right off, one major difference is the sound quality. The Vanguard was recorded in 1979-1980 and there is considerable hiss when listening with headphones. But, the performances are so fine that sound quality lessens in significance.
I had said of Schepkin that he's a great "bad-news" pianist, but Horszowski is even better and darker. He places more emphasis on the bass notes and his part playing is exceptional. To my surprise, Schepkin is the more up-lifting pianist and displays a little more joy. Each of them has much to offer even a seasoned listener. And, each of them finds very different messages in many of the pieces.
My wife has been a good sport about hearing Bach so much lately. He's definitely not her cup of tea: too dark and not entertaining enough. We're off now to see the movie "American Beauty". This is the type of movie I always enjoy; my wife's being a good sport about that too. But, I watched one of those up-lifting family films with her last night. Opposites can be a fine match. |
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