J.S. Bach: Inventions; Sinfonias; Little Preludes

Johann Sebastian Bach (Artist), Richard Troeger (performer) (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 24, 2000)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Lyrichord Discs Inc.
• ASIN: B00004Y6MJ
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,509 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #6 in Music > Classical > Forms & Genres > Inventions
  • #10 in Music > Classical > Forms & Genres > Symphonies > Sinfonia
  • #26 in Music > Classical > Instruments > Strings > Lute

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I have already worn the plastic nubs off the jewel case, February 2, 2001

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Glenn Becker (Arlington, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: J.S. Bach: Inventions; Sinfonias; Little Preludes (Audio CD)

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.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid, March 25, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: J.S. Bach: Inventions; Sinfonias; Little Preludes (Audio CD)

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.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful listen, March 23, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: J.S. Bach: Inventions; Sinfonias; Little Preludes (Audio CD)

This is the best recording of these works I have ever heard. The sound quality is outstanding, the playing is superb. I was initially reluctant to purchase this cd (not being familiar with Troeger and hesitant about the sound quality of a clavichord recording). I am fortunate that I took a chance and bought it as this is the best recording of the two and three part inventions and preludes. One reviewer reported that the tempo was too fast for his liking, although I disagree. I don't give five stars often, but this recording deserves it.