The qualities which have distinguished Bacchetti's previous recordings are again in evidence here: great clarity in his part-playing and voicing, excellent chording and a command of an overall phrase which is most impressive. At all times, Bacchetti's playing is intensely musical, clearly at one with the work itself.

This release is a delight from beginning to end...I greatly enjoy the character Bacchetti gives to [Capriccio sulla lontanaza del suo fratello diletissimo]...I like the sense of urbane bonhomie which Bacchetti find in these [Italian] variations, keeping our spirits up with sparks of wit amongst the sensitive regret and nostalgia elsewhere.

With his new CD ‘The Italian Bach’, Andrea Bachetti, one of the most interesting Bach performers of our time, perfectly shows the eternal dimension of the composer’s music. This beautiful recording is a masterwork of its own!

During the lyrical moments in the "Aria Variata alla Maniera Italiana"…Bacchetti shows all his artistry: the touch is soft and warm, the sound is clear and quite beautiful...The pianist brings all the melodies to light with his vivid playing…Bacchetti makes best use of the possibilities offered by a modern Grand Piano and his refined interpretation of these timeless compositions is actually really both impressive and convincing