Originally Posted by
jandl100
I have not yet listened to Gould playing Bach, largely because of the insane amount of music I already have to listen to. I've put it on my Tidal list, though.
About the organ stuff -- I have some recordings of Walcha playing Bach organ works, and it's one of my favorites. Seems to me to be a very straightforward presentation, and I enjoy it a lot.
I've heard a little of the Marie-Claire Alain, and I like it quite a lot. Her approach is different than most of the recordings I've previously heard and so kind of refreshing.
I'll probably be purchasing the complete works by one or both.
Another organist I like is Kevin Bowyer. He's recorded the complete organ works; they're kind of pricey, but I'll probably be picking them up over the years.
I wish I could find a version I could settle on, but there are too many good interpretations to settle on just one.
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