Very nice
Teemacs | Switzerland | 11/28/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Handel's solo keyboard works tend to be overshadowed by Bach's and are thus rarely heard. This is a great pity, as there is much delightful music in these works. This is brought out by the young German pianist Ragna Schirmer in this 3-CD collection. Played on a modern piano, rather than on the harpsichord for which they were written, Frau Schirmer produces effortless, elegant performances that dance beautifully along."
Handel's complete keyboard suites: a big surprise!
L. Hesselink | Hilversum, Niederlande | 01/02/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I really enjoyed this first complete recording of Handel's 16 keyboard suites. Great music, among which Handel's OWN 'Handel variations', that sounds most beautiful on a Steinway, here masterfully played on by Ragna Schirmer. Her interpretation is playful, exciting and extraordinarily accurate, with every single note being hearable, and never a dull moment. Highly recommended!"