Bach Discussion Thread!

This thread is for discussing Johann Sebastian Bach.

Whether you are currently listening to, practicing, performing, or just being introduced to Bach, this is a place to share your thoughts, observations, and questions.

 

I hope to discuss:

  • Favorite recordings & keyboardists
  • Specific works
  • Theory
  • Anecdotes
  • Technique
  • Anything else related to Bach!

To start the discussion:

What are you currently working on, or what have you been listening to the most lately?

What are your opinions on historic pianos, modern pianos, and harpsichords for Bach, and why? 

 

"It's easy to play any musical instrument: all you have to do is touch the right key at the right time and the instrument will play itself." - JS Bach

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    • Kerstin
    • 20 hrs ago
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    I am playing Bach Partita 2 right now. I have listened to Glenn Gould. He always has some interesting voicing. And I have listen to Martha Argerich. She plays very fast. I think I don’t want to play that fast and I will repeat all the parts and fill in some ornamentations, 🙋‍♀️

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      • Maria_F
      • 20 hrs ago
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       Have you listened to Schiff's recordings? 

      Ingrid Haebler did not record the partitas, but have you listened to her French Suites?

      • Kerstin
      • 12 hrs ago
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      Yes, a little bit, but not the whole thing. I am always in a little bit time squeeze- practice or listening? What’s your favourite Bach player? I have recorded the Rondeau. It’s such a nice piece. What do you think about the tempo? https://youtube.com/shorts/zGj03QpJCEQ?is=l7jat-QvV5-QTKgE
      I still need to work on more contrats. 😄

      • Andrea_Buckland
      • 10 hrs ago
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       I recently fell in love with Maria Tipo’s recordings of all the Partitas. Do you know her?

      • Kerstin
      • 3 hrs ago
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      No, thanks for sharing.

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      • Maria_F
      • 1 hr ago
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       said:

      What’s your favourite Bach player?

      I am not sure, but probably András Schiff.

    • Stephen1685
    • 13 hrs ago
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    I've been listening to Francesco Tristano's recordings of Partitas, Toccatas, and the French and English Suites.  I really enjoy his Bach interpretation, and the quality of the recordings / tone of the piano.

    • Kerstin
    • 12 hrs ago
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    Thanks. I will listen to it. 👍

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