I thought some list members might be interested in knowing that Hanssler is
releasing another significant batch of Bach recordings in their complete
traversal of Bach works.  Many of them are cantata discs, but there's a
sizeable number of solo discs.  Four that caught my attention are:

Organ Chorales performed by Kay Johannsen (92086) - Johannsen is a real
"find" based on his other Bach organ cd's.

Harpsichord works (Ital.  Concerto/F.  Overture, etc.) performed by
Koroliov (92108).  Koroliov is getting much critical acclaim for his
Bach performances, although I'm not quite as enthusiastic.

English Suites from Robert Levin on piano (92113) - I have no idea if this
is a fortepiano recording or not, but I'm very interested in Levin's
conception of the set.

Partitas for Harpsichord from Trevor Pinnock (92115) - This set is
self-recommending.

Hanssler has most impressed me with the sound quality of its solo works
recordings.  Of the versions of the Goldberg Variations that I have,
Koroliov's easily has the best sound.  The other Hanssler cds I have are
all comparable to Koroliov's.  I think Bach would be equally impressed.

Don Satz
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