Goldberg Variations Main Performer or Conductor: Ralph Kirkpatrick Instrumentation: Harpsichord Individual Works: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 Fantasia in C minor, BWV 906 Italian Concerto in F major, BWV 971 Fantasia and Fugue in A minor, BWV 904 Format: Compact Disc Record Label: Deutsche Grammophon Catalog Number: 469 673-2 Year Released/Recorded: 1959 1960 1961 Total Playing Time: 68:24 Comments: Jonathan Gress-Wright said: Having been accustomed to Gould's interpretation of this masterpiece, my breath was literally taken away when I finally heard how the Variations "should" be played. Kirkpatrick plays these no-holds-barred, making full use of the instrument and ultimately producing an almost orchestral effect. I wouldn't presume to make an educated comparison with other harpsichord or piano recordings; all I can say is that everyone must have the chance to hear this one. Acknowledgements: Thank you to the following for submitting this recording and for your comments: Jonathan Gress-Wright Date First Submitted: 12/24/2000 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.