- Audio CD (7 July 2008)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: CD
- Label: EMI
- ASIN: B0018NIQ8G
- Other Editions: MP3 Download
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 231,720 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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CD Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach / Soloist: Dong Hyek Lim
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Beautiful rendition by Lim
8 July 2008
By Edmond
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Format:Audio CD
Here's the long-waiting third studio album by young Korean pianist Lim, Dong-Hyek. Probably there have been lots of doubtful guesses around his new Bach recording, but don't worry, HE DID IT AGAIN. Through every track, he just shows what he really can do so well. It's a elegant and tender, but not soft or weak Bach, no doubt. This young genius handles every melody so simply, but with dramatic approach. Maybe he never got the chance to reveal his virtuosic techniques, but his sensitivity and musicality still stand out for an entire moment. Another brilliant performance for Lim.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Surprising, delightful, and original interpretation
6 July 2009
By Daniel R. Greenfield
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Format:Audio CD
I was initially somewhat skeptical of this recording, and bought it mainly because I had read that it was a romanticized Goldberg, with a lot more rubato than normal (normally there is none). This made it an interesting buy, as it is always entertaining to watch accidents in the making. But I found no accidents here, only the sheer delight of a young prodigy putting a fresh spin on an old masterpiece. I suppose you could say that Lim introduces a fair amount of rubato into the work, mainly on the slower variations, but it is far less than I had been led to believe. Nevertheless, in those spots where he does introduce it, he injects a refreshing lyricism into the work, which provides an excellent contrast to the faster variations.
The variations are played effortlessly, and with a rather quick tempo, but not hurriedly. Maybe this is a subjective judgment, but there seems to be a certain plucky confidence to his playing, but not over-confidence. This is a fresh and effortless performance; there is no hesitation or tentativeness present anywhere. Listening carefully, one can even hear him beginning the next variation almost before he has let up on the final chord of the previous one, in several places. This is barely perceptible, but if you listen, you will see what I mean. My first impression was incredulity. But, amazingly, it works, and it lends greater flow and movement to the work.
The Chaconne is an additional delight. It is beautiful and introspective. The Chaconne even eclipses the Variations, giving the disc a rather darker, moodier atmosphere. I can sense that the Chaconne will easily become the main attraction on this disc for most listeners.
I recommend this to anyone looking for an original and exhuberant version of the Goldberg Variations.
The variations are played effortlessly, and with a rather quick tempo, but not hurriedly. Maybe this is a subjective judgment, but there seems to be a certain plucky confidence to his playing, but not over-confidence. This is a fresh and effortless performance; there is no hesitation or tentativeness present anywhere. Listening carefully, one can even hear him beginning the next variation almost before he has let up on the final chord of the previous one, in several places. This is barely perceptible, but if you listen, you will see what I mean. My first impression was incredulity. But, amazingly, it works, and it lends greater flow and movement to the work.
The Chaconne is an additional delight. It is beautiful and introspective. The Chaconne even eclipses the Variations, giving the disc a rather darker, moodier atmosphere. I can sense that the Chaconne will easily become the main attraction on this disc for most listeners.
I recommend this to anyone looking for an original and exhuberant version of the Goldberg Variations.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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An Incredible Performance
3 Sep 2008
By Ivan Weiser
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The other reviewers (who are absolutely on the mark re Lim's nuanced and superb playing of the Goldbergs) did not comment on the disk's amazing final track, Busoni's transcription of Bach's Chaconne in D Minor from the Partita No. 2 for unaccompanied violin.
I own or have heard many recordings of this marvelous chaconne, and Lim's tops them all. His recording of this great piece of music is nothing short of thrilling. DOWNLOAD IT NOW - You won't be sorry!
I own or have heard many recordings of this marvelous chaconne, and Lim's tops them all. His recording of this great piece of music is nothing short of thrilling. DOWNLOAD IT NOW - You won't be sorry!
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