Release Date: 01/01/93

This two CD set of the Bach six keyboard partitas was recorded at Tampere Hall, Finland in August 1992, Lauriala, Risto

This two CD set of the Bach six keyboard partitas was recorded at Tampere Hall, Finland in August 1992, Lauriala, Risto playing a Steinway grand piano. The notes are just a straight-forward introduction to the music, the CDs, unusually today packaged in a proper double case. The music-making is highly accomplished and attractively captures Bach's great humanity and feeling in this music which represents some of the composer's lighter side. The discs are a sheer delight to listen to, proving that early music authenticity isn't always essential for a first rate release.Gary S. Dalkin