The Seven Toccatas for Harpsichord Main Performer or Conductor: Wolfgang Rübsam Instrumentation: Piano Individual Works: Toccata in F Sharp Minor, BWV 910 Toccata in C Minor, BWV 911 Toccata in D Major, BWV 912 Toccata in D Minor, BWV 913 Toccata in E Minor, BWV 914 Toccata in G Minor, BWV 915 Toccata in G Major, BWV 916 Format: Compact Disc Record Label: Naxos Catalog Number: 8.550708 Year Released/Recorded: 1989/1993 Total Playing Time: 77'52" Comments: Jan Hanford said: The toccatas are some of Bach's most interesting and exciting keyboard works. There are very few recordings of the Toccatas on piano. This is a very beautiful performance by Rubsam. As far as I can tell he uses no sustain pedal, his rubato performance is extraordinary. This is not a dramatic piano performance, no loud pounding. It's expressive, lively and lyrical playing of these amazing and complex works. Recommended. ACromwell_99(Alan Carmel) said: A most interesting approach. Opposite of Glenn Gould, plenty of rubato. Sounds a little strange at first, but grows on you until it is transcendental. BWV 911 (c minor) is particularly beautiful. Acknowledgements: ACromwell_99(Alan Carmel)From the collection of Jan Hanford. Date First Submitted: 06/08/1997 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.