There's lots of incidental beauties in the Schiff, and it is gorgeous. I find the Gould (1955) more obviously entertaining. This is the limit of my knowledge on the Goldbergs, although I feel I would like a harpsichord version.
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There's lots of incidental beauties in the Schiff, and it is gorgeous. I find the Gould (1955) more obviously entertaining. This is the limit of my knowledge on the Goldbergs, although I feel I would like a harpsichord version.
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Ooo - I've got loads of Goldberg recordings!Originally Posted by m10
For a harpsichord version, Suzuki on BIS is the best I have heard.
And do try and get hold of the transcription done by Canadian Brass on CBS/Sony - on CD or LP - one of my Desert Island Discs!
And the 1981 Glenn Gould version is very different from the 1955 - worth adding to your collection as well.
A transcription for accordion is a step too far for many folks - but actually it's one of the very best Goldbergs out there, imho!
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It sounds like a small organ (not that I have one of those, of course) and is pretty much perfect for the music. Bach would have been pleased, I reckon.
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I've been listening to a fair few Brahms symphonies 2 & 3 recently.
Alsop was a big disappointment despite good reviews - really quite bland. She looks quite miserable on the cover photo and that is kind of how the music sounds.
I used to love Bohm's approach, but haven't played it in a few years and it came across as a bit lazy and left me wanting more this time.
Walter is astonishingly energetic and lithe, very exciting! But lacking Brahmsian warmth and lushness.
Karajan however knows his Brahmsian onions ...
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