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| 1. The Well-tempered Clavier - Angela Hewitt |
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Her best Bach yet...not everyone can improve on the best,but it looks as if Angela Hewitt might have done just that...this is a defining moment in the performance history of the '48'...Hewitts's second thoughtss,enhanced by technically outstanding recording,hold me tototally enthralled. --BBC Music Magazine
Protean,humane,modern but respectful,beautifully recorded-is the version to live with.It would even sound good,Im sure, on the BBC's desert island --The Times
Protean,humane,modern but respectful,beautifully recorded-is the version to live with.It would even sound good,Im sure, on the BBC's desert island --The Times
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Livres I et II / Angela Hewitt, piano
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I totally disagree with the previous reviewer. Angela Hewitt's dress style has nothing to do with the quality of her musicianship, or her packed schedule which is that of one of the greatest interpeters of Bach now living. She isn't playing in a tradition, she is making Bach fresh and thrilling for a new generation of listeners as a great story-teller. Of course, it's even better listening to her live, but this new recording is the next-best thing. Nothing else has given me so much pleasure this year.
14 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By John Woodman
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Until now I've been a Murray Perahia disciple. I may - may - change my allegiance. This really is the most fantastic set. She is a wonderful pianist - the recording and the Fazioli piano are absolutely spectacular. If I could only listen to one disc for the rest of my life, this might well be the one. You will never, ever, regret buying this set.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Elpenor
Format:Audio CD
This is a good set of the Preludes and Fugues on the piano, but it's sometimes a bit too Romanticised. Not bad, but Hewitt's style doesn't differentiate between the pieces enough. The sound from her Fazioli piano, however, is excellent - that alone is worth the purchase even if, like me, you're not a huge fan of the style.
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Tempered Bach
Angela Hewitt is probably the best Bach's performer alive if you judge her in terms of musical integrity, emotional equlibrium, impeccable precision and--yes, why... Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2009 by MLowry
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confusing new and re-issue product
Not impressed that this new recording coincided with the old recording being reissued in very similar new packaging. Read more
Published on 20 Jun 2009 by GWR Rowbottom
3.0 out of 5 stars
If only Bach knew it!
Having toured the world playing the WTC in an impressive series of crazy scheduled recitals, Miss Hewitt pulled off a remarkable feat and should be congratulated for her genuine... Read more
Published on 30 April 2009 by villegem
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