Goldberg Variations Main Performer or Conductor: Christiane Jaccottet Instrumentation: Harpsichord Individual Works: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 Four Duets, BWV 802, BWV 803, BWV 804, BWV 805 Format: Compact Disc Record Label: Pilz Catalog Number: 160 127 Year Released/Recorded: 1991 Total Playing Time: 55:03 Comments: Elliot Gardner said: A good recording of the Goldberg Variations and the Four Duets; very crisp and clear interpretation. Jan Hanford said: The 1999 death of Christianne Jaccottet was a real loss the world music and of Bach. Her performances are consistently excellent; I buy everything I can find recorded by her. This performance of the Goldberg Variations and Four Duets is no exception. Without the repeats, the Goldberg Variations shrinks in length but also moves along with more energy. I enjoyed it. Lovely interpretation, intelligent tempos, beautifully recorded sound: highly recommended. Gene Herron said: I bought this CD on a lark a long time ago. It's one of my favorite Goldberg recordings. Very articulate, precise but still warm. Ms. Jacottete was a pioneer in Early music recording. This recording and the Goldbergs, like Ms. Jaccottete, now belong to the ages. Acknowledgements: Thank you to the following for submitting this recording and for your comments: Elliot Gardner Gene Herron And from the collection of Jan Hanford. Date First Submitted: 03/08/1997 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.