Kevin Sutton ([log in to unmask]) wrote:

>The piece, IMHO is the greatest expression of human reverence for the
>Almighty ever penned.  It is *the* sublime work of art for all mankind.

As Roger Fry said, "Bach almost persuades me to be a Christian".

>As for the Shaw recording, it is typical of his insistance on rhythmic
>perfection at all costs and I find it somewhat sterile.  The Gardiner
>recording and the Christophers recording are far superior as far as I
>am concerned.

Oh yuck!  Sorry, but I really can't stand the Gardiner, it's as profound
as his Missa Solemnis (i.e., for me, not at all).

Richter still holds sway for me, although Marriner is not at all bad (and
has Janet Baker).  I'm still waiting for the HIP B minor which really grabs
me by the throat.

Deryk Barker
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