Goldberg Variations Main Performer or Conductor: Samuel Bartos Instrumentation: Piano Individual Works: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D minor, 903 Format: Compact Disc Record Label: Connoisseur Society Catalog Number: CD4176 Total Playing Time: 66:44 Comments: FS: A truthful and modest account of the Goldberg Variations is presented by American pianist Samuel Bartos. The voicing is crystal clear and his cross-handed work in some movements are flawless. His playing is not ostentatious. In fact, the beauty of this recording lies in its simplicity and humility. Unfortunately the timbre of the instrument is rather faint which robs away the richness that this piece so rightly deserves. No repeats is observed but the Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue is an added bonus in this CD. Acknowledgements: Thank you to the following for submitting this recording and for your comments: Freddie Sng Date First Submitted: 05/13/1997 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.