J.S. Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II (2 CDs)

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J.S. Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II (2 CDs)SUMMARY TRACK LISTING REVIEWS INFO A recognised authority in twentieth century and contemporary music, Peter Hill turns for the first time on disc to another of his lifelong preoccupations: the music of J. S. Bach. On this new recording, Hill brings his customary scholarly acumen and crystalline musical intelligence to bear on Book Two of the 48 music of unsurpassed inventiveness. "Hill's technique is impressive, but he eschews flamboyant showmanship,

but already they're a really tight outfit: beautiful blend of tone

he is no less responsive to darker nights of the soul in the Three Intermezzi

"The cherubs of Tewkesbury Abbey sing with devotion

which is a positive qualifier

24-bit digital mastering: Paul Baxter & David Lloyd With thanks to Lost Oscillation Studios

the inner workings

Philip Higham’s debut recording

and Delphian’s sound engineering is of an exceptionally high standard

Recorded on 22-24 November 2022 at St Mary's Parish Church

and I’m sure the composer is thrilled with the result

"The performances by the Edinburgh Quartet…seem in so far as I can judge to be impeccably tuned and delivered

is an Edinburgh indy with a knack for the unexpected