E. Power Biggs - Johann Sebastian Bach: The Six Trio Sonatas (1998)
E. Power Biggs - Johann Sebastian Bach: The Six Trio Sonatas (1998)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 555 Mb | Total time: 74:16 | Scans included
Classical | Sony Essential Classics | SBK 60290 | Recorded: 1966
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 555 Mb | Total time: 74:16 | Scans included
Classical | Sony Essential Classics | SBK 60290 | Recorded: 1966
The E. Power Biggs recording of Bach's six Trio Sonatas needs little introduction. Recorded by Biggs in 1966, the performances have been a staple of the CBS/Sony discography. These six sonatas are usually performed on organ, but they excellently accomodate the pedal harpsichord. Generally thought of as a practice instrument for organists, the pedal harpsichord becomes an ideal performing tool with E. Power Biggs at the helm.
If I had to get by with only one version of the Trio Sonatas, the Biggs would easily get my vote. These works do not possess the pathos, majesty, and power of many of Bach's other organ compositions. Frankly, no artist except for Biggs illuminates for me the offsetting advantages that reside in the Trio Sonatas. These following features are the ones I most appreciate:
1. The Biggs readings are imbued with an exceptional blend of dignity and grace.
2. There's an abundance of joyful music in the six sonatas, and nobody delivers a purer quality of it than Biggs.
3. The detail is stunning throughout, as the three voices seem to come from three different instruments. At the same time, the unison and comraderie of the three voices is complete. The net result is heightened interest and diversity.
4. Pacing, intervals, and articulation are made to sound perfect from Biggs. The best recordings give a listener the feeling that the performer has found the ideal presentation of the music, and Biggs is in this category.
5. Although the sound is over 30 years old, it is splendid and compares well to contemporary recordings. Unlike with many harpsichord recordings, the Biggs is very easy on the ears.–Donald Satz
Performer:
E. Power Biggs, pedal harpsichord
Track List:
Trio Sonata for organ No. 1 in E flat major, BWV 525 (BC J1)
01. I. [ ]
02. II. Adagio
03. III. Allegro
Trio Sonata for organ No. 2 in C minor, BWV 526 (BC J2)
04. I. Vivace
05. II. Largo
06. III. Allegro
Trio Sonata for organ No. 3 in D minor, BWV 527 (BC J3)
07. I. Andante
08. II. Adagio e dolce
09. III. Vivace
Trio Sonata for organ No. 4 in E minor, BWV 528 (BC J4)
10. I. Adagio. Vivace
11. II. Andante
12. III. Un poco allegro
Trio Sonata for organ No. 5 in C major, BWV 529 (BC J5)
13. I. Allegro
14. II. Largo
15. III. Allegro
Trio Sonata for organ No. 6 in G major, BWV 530 (BC J6)
16. I. Vivace
17. II. Lento
18. III. Allegro
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E. Power Biggs - Johann Sebastian Bach: The Six Trio Sonatas (1998)
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