Search - Johann Sebastian Bach, Richard Troeger (performer) :: J.S. Bach: Inventions; Sinfonias; Little Preludes

I have already worn the plastic nubs off the jewel case

Glenn Becker | Arlington, MA USA | 02/02/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Like another recent Lyrichord recording (the Trio Sonatas, played on twin gut-stringed lautenwercke), this wonderful package is beautiful and revelatory. The individual lines of each work are clearly audible, and while they are simpler overall than some of Bach's more extended works, these pieces are very, very sweet, melodic and enjoyable. Sorry for all the vague words. The performance is full of energy, occasionally making this listener, anyway, want to jump up and down. I'll be checking out *all* the releases by Richard Troeger: this is the sort of music to listen to when Bach is all you can possibly stand. It will make you feel good about humanity, if you don't already.Understand, this comes from a lover of Bach's music who has *no* formal training in music theory, history or performance - which could be a caveat or not, depending on your opinions."

Solid

Glenn Becker | 03/26/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Troeger has delivered on all three clavichord recordings of Bach thus far. This particular volume contains "less sophisticated" works by Bach, more didactic pieces for his sons (and everyone else today) to learn fingering, composition, and sensitivity. In this last case, Troeger sounds like a master on this quiet instrument, and he gives us an intimate sense of the music (these pieces could very likely have been played by Bach's sons in this manner at home, on the clavichord). A delightful recording in many respects."

Stunning - buy it while you can !

Vlanes | Australia | 02/12/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I don't have much to say. The subtle beauty of this recording (and others by Troeger) is self-evident. Five stars is not enough."