Amateurs 2007: Clark Griffith plays Bach

[rothschildianum]

I agree I love his quality of piano playing. He might have not majored in piano performance, but his strong musical training at Curtis (yes Curtis, not just a regular music school) made him far beyond regular outstanding amateurs.

[oboereed1109]

I love Clark Griffith. What a dear, wonderful man! I have watched "They Came to Play" now about 10 times. What a beautiful pianist! So glad that he placed in this contest!

[DrLectr]

safe to say Clark is the best performer of Bach amongst amateurs. He calls playing Bach his "religion". Stupendous balance of both hands.

[orangefescue]

Less than a minute into the video, I was sobbing. Such an amazing gift, he has.

[scomp65]

I have never heard such a wonderful masterpeice! Simply amazing! And with a note regarding prior comments, I too am wondering why you are not on someone's label? We have to get you signed...to someone, soon. I cannot convey the thoughts in my mind when I close my eyes and just listen...emotions from no-where,racing through my mind..I will tell you, honestly, this is a first! I am truly touched by your gift...thank you...

[metteholm75]

I have played that fugue on guitar (Segovias transcription), and I love it forever.

Griffith is truly a wonderful Bach-player.

He does NOT sound like an amateur!

[joestephens3]

Great singing tone!

[pianofan]

This is the way Bach should sound. I love this. It takes me right out of this world.

[dmcII]

Wonderful ! I've never heard the the second piece. Someone posted earlier that its a transcription from the fugue of the Bach Violin Sonata in G minor. Is that a Busoni transcription ? I'd love to find a recording of it.

Bravo !

[pianofan]

I believe Clark Griffith transcribed this himself. He does lots of Bach transcriptions and is extraordinarily gifted at it (as well as playing them).

[shechaiyah]

Amateur? Naw. This guy's got it in him! He's good.

[shela2]

Still, Bach Playing at it finest and most

 moving....

[SiouxPianist]

Lovely!

[jannokas85]

This sounds like a moment back in time into the 18th century home during a rainy and dark thursday night in front of a fireplace ...

[shela2]

I start every day with your Bach Playing on here. Thankyou and God bless.

[egrosz]

Beautiful!!

[michaeladachi]

The second piece is from a transcription of the fugue in Bach's Violin Sonata in G Minor - very nicely done.

[ProfessorSuckMah]

who transcribed it?

[jjp009]

Geez, ordinarily I'd say that only Glenn Gould could play these Partitas the way they should be played, but I see now that I was wrong. Well done, Mr. Griffith!

[shela2]

Perfection.

[irenecannon]

I have listened to this selection over and over. Clark, you did such a wonderful job- God bless you for bringing this gift to us. Only one question, which partita is this? Thanks! Irene

[shela2]

The Whole World should listen to this and I think it would be a better place. I continue to find this performance inspiring.

[shela2]

Clark,s hauntingly lovely performance continues to remind me of Dinu Lipatti. I feel that He is somewhere in the background and in the music.

[Gailrstarr]

Masterful and heartfelt, Clark! Thank you -- hearing this made my day.

[scotcking]

Nice playing Clark! :)

[shela2]

Always loved this majestic Bach Partita and under Clark Griffith,s sure hands this was indeed a noble performance beautifully controlled. What pleasure this playing must have given to so many. Thankyou for this video.