Art of Fugue Main Performer or Conductor: Juilliard String Quartet Accompaniment/Orchestra: String Quartet Soloists: Robert Mann, Violin Joel Smirnoff, Violin Samuel Rhodes, Viola Joel Krosnick, Cello Instrumentation: Cello Viola Violin Individual Works: The Art Of The Fugue, BWV 1080 Format: Compact Disc Record Label: Sony Classical Catalog Number: S2K 45937 Year Released/Recorded: 1987 Total Playing Time: 100 minutes Comments: Michael R. Marano said: Recommended by Penguin Guide. Playing is remarkably lucid, recording very clear. TAOF seems very well suited for string quartet; all voices sing audibly, even for novice ears like mine. Excellent. Arthur Kaye said: I own several recordings of this work, played on different keyboards, on two pianos, and by chamber and full orchestras. This remains my favorite. The four voices layer the fugues in such a way that it is up to the listener whether to follow the intertwining lines of melodies, or blend them together. The tempos are always appropriate, and all four musicians play together as one. It is quite beautiful and stands up to repeated listenings. Acknowledgements: Thank you to the following for submitting this recording and for your comments: Michael R. Marano Date First Submitted: 06/15/1996 Purchasing: Suggested Purchasing Sources Note: Inclusion in this database does not guarantee the availability of any recording. Some recordings may be out-of-print or no longer available.