Art of Fugue Main Performer or Conductor: Gustav Leonhardt Accompaniment/Orchestra: Bob Van Asperen Instrumentation: Harpsichord Individual Works: The Art of Fugue, BWV 1080 Clavieruebung II, BWV 831, BWV 971 Praeludium, Fuge und Allegro, BWV 998/a> Format: Compact Disc Record Label: BMG Catalog Number: 77013-2RG Year Released/Recorded: 1969/1990 Total Playing Time: 1131:51 Comments: PH: Leonhardt's thesis that the Art of Fugue is, like the Well-Tempered Clavier, music for stringed keyboard instruments is convincingly demonstrated here. The mirror fugues in particular are most musically presented. DD: A mezmerizing rendition dreamily played on a period harpsichord. I prefer strong, uplifting performances instead of Leonhardt's flaccid interpretation. TOdC: This is a particularly interesting (and very beautiful) recording as it is the first ever recording of the Art of Fugue on any keyboard. The recording is beautifully close, which enables you to hear the different voices with great clarity. A classic recording; should be listened more to. Acknowledgements: Thank you to the following for submitting this recording and for your comments: Phil Faulds Dan Dalthorp Thomas Op de Coul Date First Submitted: 07/02/1997 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.

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