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    Quote Originally Posted by r100 View Post
    HI , thanks ! Got me testing some organ music on my amp and your link sounded quite flat so I checked this one from Signum Classics / Trinity College out and it sounds much fuller... What do you think ? Greets

    https://open.spotify.com/track/05UfT1JhNavNJoZa6RkJhI
    I have not heard this one yet. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
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    I forgot to mention this: I found a listing of opinions on this site: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/NVD/Org...plete-Gen1.htm

    This is where I first heard of Alain and Walcha.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jandl100 View Post
    Did you ever get around to trying Gould's Bach, Doug? - the Gouldberg Variations are especially famous!
    Since posting my previous reply to you, I've gotten around to listening to both the 1955 and 1981 Gould recordings of the Goldberg Variations. I have to say I'm a little lukewarm on the 1955; much of it seems too rushed to me. The 1981 recording, however, seems "just right" -- I'm listening to it right now and really enjoying it. I think this might go against the common wisdom, but there you are.
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    ^^ I am in total agreement with you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jandl100 View Post
    ^^ I am in total agreement with you.
    Nice to hear. Are there any other versions of the Goldbergs that you like. I was thinking of trying the Andras Schiff, since I like his version of the English Suites. And the French suites, too, come to think of it...
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    Ah, we differ at last! - I'm not keen on Schiff's playing.

    In the Goldbergs ....

    I'm not usually a fan of Murray Perahia, at least his earlier recordings. But his Goldbergs are wonderful on Sony.
    Lifschitz on Denon is also fab.

    Suzuki on BIS for it played on the harpsichord.

    And Hussong does a wonderful reading on the accordion on Thorofon!
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    Quote Originally Posted by jandl100 View Post
    Ah, we differ at last! - I'm not keen on Schiff's playing.
    Well, what kind of an audio forum would it be if we couldn't find something to disagree about?

    Quote Originally Posted by jandl100 View Post
    In the Goldbergs ....

    I'm not usually a fan of Murray Perahia, at least his earlier recordings. But his Goldbergs are wonderful on Sony.
    Lifschitz on Denon is also fab.

    Suzuki on BIS for it played on the harpsichord.

    And Hussong does a wonderful reading on the accordion on Thorofon!
    The Perahia seems easily available. I'll check that out.

    As far as harpsichord versions go, Leonhardt is my favorite for both the Goldbergs and the Well-Tempered Clavier.
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    Yep, you just can't go wrong with Leonhardt - a wonderful player.

    Do try that Goldberg on the accordion. It's just a small organ really, and works wonderfully well in bringing out the part writing.
    Here it is on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/5oJbepFgfWXgP7y9lke0ks
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    Quote Originally Posted by jandl100 View Post
    Yep, you just can't go wrong with Leonhardt - a wonderful player.

    Do try that Goldberg on the accordion. It's just a small organ really, and works wonderfully well in bringing out the part writing.
    Here it is on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/5oJbepFgfWXgP7y9lke0ks
    I'll check it out, thanks. I do like a little accordion now and then
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    ... and I forgot to mention my favourite multiple instrument transcription of the Goldbergs - by Fretwork.



    https://open.spotify.com/album/5O40GR5YkaOwgAF4v6jvA7
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