This 1980 recording features Martha Argerich, known as the "fiery pianist," working on Bach's keyboard works.
In contrast to the austerity of the harpsichord, this is a thrilling Bach performance that makes the most of the possibilities of the modern piano. Argerich's unique blend of boldness and delicacy creates a brilliant and unique masterpiece.
Argerich's interpretation of Bach is characterized by an emphasis on vitality rather than strictness. In the opening Toccata, her free-flowing, improvisational style and sharp articulation leave a striking impression. In the fugue section, each voice is clearly defined, while the driving force that maintains the tension is striking.
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13 TRACKS:
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1)
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Toccata C-Moll BWV 911
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2)
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Sinfonia
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3)
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Allemande
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4)
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Courante
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5)
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Sarabande
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6)
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Rondeau
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7)
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Capriccio
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8)
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Prélude
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9)
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Allemande
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10)
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Courante
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11)
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Sarabande
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12)
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Bourée I/II
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13)
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Gigue
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Composed By - Johann Sebastian Bach
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Producer - Dr. Rudolf Werner
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Engineer [Recording] - Rainer Hoepfner
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Engineer [Balance, Tonmeister] - Heinz Wildhagen
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Edited By - Jürgen Bulgrin
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Piano - Martha Argerich
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Liner Notes [French Translation] - Jean-Claude Poyet
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Liner Notes - Jeremy Siepmann
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Art Direction - Hartmut Pfeiffer
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Liner Notes [German Translation] - Stefan Lerche
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Photography By [Cover] - Christian Steiner (6)