Bach Archive

Music composed in the 1700’s sounds entirely different when played on a harpsichord, rather than on a modern piano.  That is one of the key differentiators of this interesting recording. Bach, J S: French Suites …

When I encounter a fine musician, I really do not much care if the recording is old or new. What I care about is whether I derive a lot of pleasure and satisfaction from the …

I have been an admirer of violinist Janine Jansen for many years. At first I heard her on my car radio. Now I do not miss a chance to listen very closely, because I find …

As a violinist, I began to get familiar with the concerti for violin and orchestra composed by J. S. Bach at an early age. And since my father was also a violinist, I had lots …

This afternoon I listened to a recording by violinist Nikolaj Znaider, and I was totally delighted with his performance of the Beethoven Violin Concerto. Later I learned from my DVD booklet that he was born …