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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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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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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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Well, what kind of an audio forum would it be if we couldn't find something to disagree about?
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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... 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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