J. S. Bach: The Brook And The Wellspring (National Public Radio Milestones Of The Millennium) - 5014

Amazon.com This is one of a series of discs produced by Sony in collaboration with National Public Radio's Performance Today. It's a "Bach's Greatest Hits" type of collection, with single movements and fragments from some of Bach's best-known works. Quality of the performances ranges from superb (Igor Kipnis playing the harpsichord) to mediocre (Rilling's ensemble chugging away mechanically at a chorus from the St. John Passion). And it wouldn't have been hard to find a violinist who plays the chaconne with more of a sense of drama than Hillary Hahn, although she is technically fine. This is truly a disc for the Bach beginner, and perhaps the variety of sound and spirit in the collection will inspire novices to explore further. Jan Swafford's program notes tie everything together perceptively. --Leslie Gerber
ASIN: B00000HXL0
VSKU: GGV.B00000HXL0.LN
Condition: Like New
Author/Artist:Glenn Gould
Binding: Audio CD