Early Suites (Keyboard Suites - Vol. 1) Main Performer or Conductor: Andrea Padova Instrumentation: Piano Individual Works: Suite in A Minor, BWV 996 Praeludium et Partita , BWV 833 Suite in F Minor, BWV 823 Suite in A Major, BWV 832 Ouverture in F Major, BWV 820 Ouverture in G Minor, BWV 822 Format: Compact Disc Record Label: Stradivarius Catalog Number: STR 33540 Year Released/Recorded: 1999 Total Playing Time: 78'47 Related Web Site: http://utenti.tripod.it/andreapadova/ Comments: Comments by Jan Hanford: These early keyboard suites of Bach's are rarely recorded, and even more rarely on piano. Andrea Padova's performance is a delight. His touch is light and fluid, with clear articulation and excellent tempos and dynamic variation. The piano is recorded very dry, so you can hear each note very clearly. Note: The piano is tuned "temperament ordinaire". The idea of recording Bach on piano but with historic tuning is quite controversial. I must admit I had difficulty with the sound of the tuning at first, but it is fascinating to hear these works performed on piano in a tuning from Bach's era. After a while I got used to it, and Andrea Padova's exquisite performance made this recording completely enjoyable. I will be looking forward to his additional volumes of suites. Acknowledgements: From the collection of Jan Hanford. Date First Submitted: 01/11/2001 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.