I hadn't listened to any Bach except for JSB for a few months. However, I recently obtained the CPO release of JC Bach op.7 piano concertos. These are delightful works - nothing heavy or contemplative. The Hanover Band directed by Halstead has the heart of this music in its hip pocket. The sound of the fortepiano is excellent and well played by Halstead. I was so impressed that I've ordered the first three volumes of CPE Bach keyboard works on Bis, played by Spanyi, and another disc of CPE's harpsichord works played by Shirley Mathews on Gasparo. Right, CPE isn't JC but when I think of one, the other also comes to mind. It strikes me that these two Bachs are being recorded at a rate which appears to be all out of proportion to their popularity. CPO and Bis are leading the way with releases about on a monthly basis. I tend to think that JSB "carries" the other two along for a great ride. As an aside, the new CD NOW has an advance release section. All my recent ordering has been from this section, and I've gotten myself into a crummy situation. I have about 10 separate orders which have at least one 22 June release date, so I'll be charged on the same day for all these orders. In the meantime, nothing's coming my way - a truely dumb move on my part. That's one of the reasons I made the Bach order; it should arrive well before the rest. This interim period is a good test for my resolve not to buy from stores - so far, so good. Don Satz [log in to unmask]