Search - Johann Sebastian Bach, Bernard Labadie :: Bach: Goldberg Variations

Wonderful!

Anukool Lakhina | Boston, MA | 05/09/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"After listening to Gould's recording of the same, I was hesistant in buying an interpretation of the Goldberg variations that was not pure piano. Buying this CD has been one of the smartest decisions I've made when it comes to buying CDs. Labadie's arrangements are wonderful, absolutely wonderful. Just when I thought Bach's Goldberg variations couldn't be any more powerful, Labadie's arrangements showed me a whole new dimension to this already awesome work of art. Purists may not like Labadie's handful of changes to the original score (he documents all of them). Regardless, I highly recommend this to everyone: Bach-fan or not."

Excellent!

H. Lim | Carlingford, NSW Australia | 10/29/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I had already got about four different versions of the Goldberg Variations - it's my favourite piece of music. But then I heard this CD played on the radio - and I knew I had to have it! The transcription for string ensemble is flawlessly done. The sheer quality of the sound is astounding - hear the last variation, for example. It really brings out the best in this magnificent composition by Bach. I really recommend it."

Transparent and Warm

Karl W. Nehring | Ostrander, OH USA | 07/16/2009

(4 out of 5 stars)

"There are times when I believe I would be satisfied to hear only the music of Bach for the rest of my life. Adding to the variety of Bach's music is the variety that can be found in the ways that it is arranged. Here, for example, we have the famous Goldberg Variations played not on a keyboard, but by a small string group with bass and harpsichord continuo. I was skeptical at first, but was soon won over by the convincing playing and the superb quality of the recording, which combines transparency and warmth. In every way, this is a first-class production and an extremely rewarding experience for the listener. If you enjoy the music of Bach, you will enjoy this recording, and I recommend it highly."