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One album that I return to time and time again is French pianist David Fray's debut album, a highly original and thought-provoking programme of Bach mixed with Boulez. Fray has stuck with Bach for his second disc, this time picking a collection of the keyboard concertos. Whilst the programme itself is less quirky (no sneaky injections of Boulez or the like this time around), Fray's recording still stands out from the crowd; it seems that intelligent individuality mixed with technical prowess are going to be this young French pianist's hallmarks.
The programme presents four of Bach's six keyboard concertos, with Fray directing the Bremen-based Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie from the piano. Fray's lyrical performance, if this doesn't sound too contradictory, is full of youthful maturity; his intelligent phrasing and emotional language are what one would expect of a much older pianist, but they are presented with a healthy dose of Young Man vigour and fun. It is playing which carries the impression that something profound is being communicated. Then, there is Fray's technical skill; making Bach's writing for keyboard sound effortless is the musical equivalent of being able to say Red-Lorry-Yellow-Lorry at lightening-quick speed with perfect diction without facial signs of trauma, so the ease at which he trips across some of these passages is at times astonishing.
Fray has said that, ''If, over my life, I can play all the works of Bach, Mozart, Schubert, Haydn, Brahms and Schumann, then I shall be very happy!'' but describes Bach as, ''a pinnacle; both a beginning and an end''. He couldn't have made a better beginning, and I suspect that he will achieve the above and more besides. I can only await with baited breath the fruits of the next stage of his ambitious musical game plan. --Charlotte Gardner
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This review is from: Bach - Piano Concertos (Audio CD)
I know that there are stuffy purists out there who would not approve of David Fray's interpretations of these Bach concertos, but don't let that put you off as after all, Bach never originally wrote these as PIANO concertos anyway - they are transcriptions of works for other instruments. This album is an absolute joy; Fray infuses these pieces with new life, exquisite beauty and new insights.For me what stands out is the attention to detail - every note, every tone seems to be carefully considered, with nothing out of place. The quality of the recording is superb, piano and orchestra nicely balanced. It's such a pleasure to rediscover these works. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this recording.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Sing and Swing,
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This review is from: Bach - Piano Concertos (Audio CD)
I purchased this cd after watching the making of film of this cd on YoutubeI like it very much, the orchestra under the direction of David Fray plays with great nuance and musicality, David Fray's piano play is just splendid.. He wanted this Bach to sing and swing and he certainly got what he wanted, it sounds very fresh and almost modern. For the audiophiles, this recording is very well recorded! This is now my favorite recording together with the good old Gould recording..
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Superb!,
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I've been looking for Bach Concerto in A major for ages. There are only a handful of recording out there for this Concerto and the interpretations were all so dull! The concerto was played like it was an exercise piece. Anyway, I stumbled upon this and listened to the extracts and bought this CD. I was so impressed! I always believe that Bach's pieces should be played with brilliance and spirit, and this is it! This CD does not disappoint, all the concertos were played with great precision and enthusiasm. Simply the best (just to borrow the phrase from Tina Turner!)!
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