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The Secret of the Semitones

Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Andrew Lawrence-King (Performer) | Format: Audio CD
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  • Performer: Andrew Lawrence-King
  • Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
  • Audio CD (6 Sep 1999)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: DHM
  • ASIN: B000026CJM
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 316,826 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Patchy but Worthwhile, 24 Sep 2008
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This review is from: The Secret of the Semitones (Audio CD)
Andrew Lawrence-King performs some well known pieces, originally for lute or harpsichord, on a Baroque triple harp, with mixed results.

The so-authentic-it-hurts brigade will approve of the quarter comma meantone tuning, but most listeners will find it somewhat on the pungent side, especially in the Chromatic Fantasia, which opens the disc. In contrast to the standard, lightning fast performances on the keyboard, this is a slow, measured performance, reminiscent of a recitative or improvisation. (A shame that the companion fugue appears to have been omitted.)

The C minor lute/cello suite gets a rather sluggish performance, which doesn't really excite.

In contrast, the outstanding part of the recording is the Partita in D minor (BWV 1004) here transposed to A minor. The dances are poised and elegant, and the final Chaconne is both passionate and tender.

Not as good as La Harpe Royale, but a worthwhile purchase.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful sound, 17 Oct 2009
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This review is from: The Secret of the Semitones (Audio CD)
It's nice to hear great music, played beautifully and with great skill, on an instrument such as this. I can listen to this again and again.
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