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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0028947773450 Label: Deutsche Grammophon Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Deutsche Grammophon Release Date: March 11, 2008 Studio: Deutsche Grammophon Sales Rank: 29826 MPN: 001076502
Album Description: Pierre-Laurent Aimard's debut on Deutsche Grammophon is the first recording of the mystical The Art of Fugue by a world-renowned pianist in 25 years. As a pre-eminent performer of modern music, Aimard brings a unique and exciting approach to his first ever Bach recording also serving as his first recording of Baroque repertoire.
Given his links to many of the great contemporary composers, the high-profile Aimard is certain to generate much interest in the musical press with his first Bach recording. Aimard will perform The Art of Fugue in many musical venues around the world, in cities including New York, Paris, Vienna, Berlin and Tokyo.
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - Still unhappy; still waiting to hear from Amazon
I returned this item for an exchange, since many of the pages were printed upside down, on 5/27 after following the directions for a return/replacement. It is now 7/09 and I am still waiting for a replacement. ... Read More
Rating: - great playing but harsh sound
I admire Aimard's playing ever since I heard him live several years back, and he never disappointed me with each of his new recordings, except this one. His playing is still excellent, but I didn't like the sound ... Read More
Rating: - Aimard's Art of the FUgue
If you cannot live without Bach, you should not live without this recording of the Art of the FUgue by Pierre-Laurent Aimard
Rating: - Satisfactory...
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This new release of Bach's Art of Fugue is good; adequate; satisfactory.
I do hope people will enjoy it, and that it may be a good introduction to esoteric art.
Rating: - Professional but not transcendent...
If I have to pick a performance on Piano, Glenn Gould's recording, incomplete though it is, remains my favorite. After that, Feltsman's remains my preferred. I also have Sokolov, but Feltsman, to my ears, brings more ... Read More
- Still unhappy; still waiting to hear from Amazon
- Aimard's Art of the FUgue
- Professional but not transcendent...