Jane Pierce wrote:
>Are there any re-released recordings of Landowska playing Bach? Perhaps she
>only played to live audiences. Just wondering.
I believe there are several recordings. The only one I have is Landowska
playing the Goldberg Variations, the Italian Concerto and the Chromatic
Fantasy and Fugue. The recording is on the EMI label (CDH 7610082). The
variations are taken from a 1933 recording and the other 2 pieces from
1936 recordings. All were transferred from 78's and digitally remastered
in 1987. Overall, I like the recordings very much. The clarity leaves
something to be desired but the performances are nice. I have actually
become quite fond of the strange recorded sound of the harpsichord in this
recording. Reminds me of something from the Disneyland Main Street
electrical parade.
Wes