Bach, J S: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Books 1 & 2

One could compare English pianist Jill Crossland's 2003 recording of Book One of Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier with Angela Hewitt's 1977 recording or András Schiff's 1984 recording. But while... — American All Music Guide More…

Release Date: 29th Sep 2008
Catalogue No: SIGCD136
Label: Signum

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Bach, J S: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Books 1 & 2

Jill Crossland (piano)

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This is SIGCD113 and SIGCD123 slip-cased together to make a wonderful 4 CD set available for the price of just 2 CDs. The reviews have been good for the previous releases and the radio play has also been very complimentary. Rob Cowan recently played Book 2 Prelude and Fugue No. 9 on his morning Radio 3 show and called it: "One of the most satisfying recent releases of Bach's keyboard music on the piano".

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American All Music Guide

One could compare English pianist Jill Crossland's 2003 recording of Book One of Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier with Angela Hewitt's 1977 recording or András Schiff's 1984 recording. But while her performances would stand up well against them, a better comparison would be with Jörg Demus' 1970 recording or even Edwin Fischer's 1933 recording. Performed with a graceful technique and a pellucid tone, Crossland's interpretations belong among the finest of recent years and perhaps among the finest of all time. Signum Classics' sound is cool, clear, and deep with a wonderful sense of space.

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