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Bach: The Art of Fugue

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One of Bach's masterworks, that is. I find that Alain's playing of Bach flowers fully on "The Art of Fugue," essential music by the Master of Leipzig, played with sensitivity and chilling honesty by Alain. I have several versions of "Fugue," and I place this one at the top. Loved it.

Marie-Claire Alain has added yet another astounding CD to the Bach oeuvre. I had already purchased the same organists "Complete Works" to which I would have liked to have given 10 stars.

This interpretation (organ, of course) seems quintessentially Bach, the breathing of the pipes accompanying the incredibly beautiful notes that seem to shimmer. Somehow, the entire work seems almost "organistic" althought there are no clear directions left by the composer for the particular instrument. The clarity and subtle buildings of sound tones is truly an act of artistry. And the summation with the synthesis of the many themes into coherent whole is breathtaking. This recording is one that I have listened to many times and have never tired of a single selection.

Bach: The Art of Fugue~ Johann Sebastian Bach is an amazing recording with the stupendously talented Ms Alain. She plays with such skill and fortitude that Bach himself would verily be proud. The sound quality on this recording is some of the best I have heard in quite a while as well. The book-let is very informative and the essay Maria-Claire Alain and translated by Stewart Spencer is very well-written and describes the nature of the work and then each work in detail. The artwork is right on the mark and shows the brilliant work of Bach. I love this recording and I can definitely recommend this recording. 5 well deserved stars.