Pinnock says: "...we should not be tempted to feel that the longest performance is necessarily the best. An interpretation based on carefully selected repeats can still show the richness of the music without detracting from its inherent quality.
"After trial and error, I now find that the judicious omission of repeats in concert performance increases the concentration of the audience. For this recording, I have followed the same principle, though leaving out rather more repeats."
I don't have that information. All that it says in the album notes is that the instrument was built by Andreas Ruckers the Younger in 1646, and it lists some 18th century modifications.
I love the way the swiss Pierre Hantai plays this piece, but Trevor Pinnock's version is probably closer to the way it was meant to be played by Bach. Trevor Pinnock is my all-time favourite harpsichordist, too.
I'm not a student of this art, but I bought an The English Concert w/ Trevor Pinnock cd - and I fell in love with this conductor. The arrangements kept my interest - usually I fall asleep or tune out - but I really enjoy classical better with the way Pinnock presents. Thank you.
Trevor Pinnock is a particular hero of mine. In fact, the dissertation that I'm writing (and which I'm not going to finish in time because of you) deals rather extensively with the Goldbergs. What a pleasant coincidence.
I have it on CD also, but I love records. There's something about the physicality of the record making the needle vibrate to reproduce sound that makes me much happier than listening to a CD.
"Ready when you are Sgt Penbrady"
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onemoreterm 3 years ago
Pinnock says: "...we should not be tempted to feel that the longest performance is necessarily the best. An interpretation based on carefully selected repeats can still show the richness of the music without detracting from its inherent quality.
"After trial and error, I now find that the judicious omission of repeats in concert performance increases the concentration of the audience. For this recording, I have followed the same principle, though leaving out rather more repeats."
Cadwaladr 3 years ago
What is the tuning and temperament of the instrument in this recording?
NNomad 3 years ago
I don't have that information. All that it says in the album notes is that the instrument was built by Andreas Ruckers the Younger in 1646, and it lists some 18th century modifications.
Cadwaladr 3 years ago
I love the way the swiss Pierre Hantai plays this piece, but Trevor Pinnock's version is probably closer to the way it was meant to be played by Bach. Trevor Pinnock is my all-time favourite harpsichordist, too.
winterstellar 3 years ago
I'm not a student of this art, but I bought an The English Concert w/ Trevor Pinnock cd - and I fell in love with this conductor. The arrangements kept my interest - usually I fall asleep or tune out - but I really enjoy classical better with the way Pinnock presents. Thank you.
kemz1969 3 years ago
Trevor Pinnock is a particular hero of mine. In fact, the dissertation that I'm writing (and which I'm not going to finish in time because of you) deals rather extensively with the Goldbergs. What a pleasant coincidence.
fuckingridiculous 3 years ago 2
the only two things we can justify in lieu of our studies: thinking of love and great music!
odietarceo 3 years ago
I really, really love this version of the aria! Thanks for posting; it's fabulous (and from a record, no less)!
MaryJamesMurdoch 3 years ago
A really good piece. I wish I had this one. Must ask him if he's got a spare.
SpiderSilk88 4 years ago
I have this masterpiece transfer to Cd. Pinnock is one of the best interpreter I know.
rolandonavarro 4 years ago
I have it on CD also, but I love records. There's something about the physicality of the record making the needle vibrate to reproduce sound that makes me much happier than listening to a CD.
Cadwaladr 4 years ago
I like Pinnock.
mercoid 4 years ago
Beautiful piece.
neothomist1275 4 years ago