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In the Thread: Bach Piano Concertos, 1, 4 & 5; Edwin Fischer and His Orchestra
Post Subject: Bach Piano Concertos, 1, 4 & 5; Edwin Fischer and His OrchestraPosted by Paul S on: 2/22/2008
EMI [LP]
My copy of this record is a Japanese "audiophile" pressing of the mono EMI version, from the "Great Recordings of the Century" series. I assume from the sound that the latest dubs are also Japanese, but I can't read Japanese/characters, so who's to say for sure.
Generally, I find this "sort" of Bach is rendered in a vapid manner, but this is a noteworthy exception. Fischer is fantastic and "his" [chamber] orchestra is with him all the way. The tone is magnificant for Bach. Niether the reading nor the playing sound like any "school" of Bach I remember (Thank God), and Fischer's playing on the familiar 5th Largo and also the 3rd movement/4th is as good as any I have ever heard.
I don't know when these were originally recorded, but I think it may have been in the 50s, late in Fischer's career.
This LP will sit at the front for a while.
No doubt someone at this site knows a lot more about it.
Best regards,
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