The Seven Toccatas for Harpsichord Main Performer or Conductor: Richard Troeger Instrumentation: Clavichord Individual Works: Toccata in G Major, BWV 916 Toccata in D Minor, BWV 913 Toccata in E Minor, BWV 914 Toccata in D Major, BWV 912 Toccata in F Sharp Minor, BWV 910 Toccata in G Minor, BWV 915 Toccata in C Minor, BWV 911 Format: Compact Disc Record Label: Lyrichord Catalog Number: 8041 Year Released/Recorded: 2000 Total Playing Time: 69'35 Related Web Site: http://www.lyrichord.com/ Comments: Review by Jan Hanford: Performance: Extraordinary Recording: Excellent Richard Troeger is currently recording and releasing many Bach keyboard works on clavichord and it is exciting to hear this rarely recorded and beautiful instrument, as well as his wonderful performance. Suddenly there seems to be several versions available of these largely ignored keyboard toccatas of Bach's. They are unique and beautiful works; very dramatic and lively. The unusual stylistic nature of the toccatas invites the kind of expression that cannot be accomplished on harpsichord, therefore making the clavichord a natural, and still historically accurate, choice. Richard Troeger's intimate knowledge of the music and exceptional clavichord expertise makes him one of the most important keyboardists recording today. From what I've read the clavichord is a fragile and quiet instrument but in the hands of Richard Troeger it is vibrant and exciting. His intepretive skills are as impressive as his flawless technique. If I had to choose a recording of the Toccatas to recommend this would be the one. It's an excellent introduction to Bach enthusiasts unfamiliar with the clavichord and a definitive interpretation of these works. Acknowledgements: From the collection of Jan Hanford. Date First Submitted: 03/05/2000 Purchasing: Suggested Purchasing Sources Note: Inclusion in this database does not guarantee the availability of any recording. Some recordings may be out-of-print or no longer available.

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