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Pianist Fazil Say is hardly known for playing Bach; in fact, his last Bach release before this 2023 release came in 1998, and he can be plenty idiosyncratic when he wants to be. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, affected Say as it did everyone else, and he spent a good part of it in intensive study of Bach's Goldberg Variations, BWV 988. Those who shy away from Say's excesses can rest easy here; the intensive studies show up in what is a rather detailed reading, and even his famous Glenn Gould-like humming is minimized. Say says (now there is an awkward phrase) that he spent considerable time weighing details of articulation and dynamics in some of the variations, and while this perhaps comes at the expense of the overall line, it makes the counterpoint clear and provides some quite memorable passages. Sample the 20th variation for a purely pianistic extravaganza. The effect is somewhat similar to Gould's recordings of the work, especially the first one, but Say is less resolute in imposing his own personality. The biggest question mark here is the sound; Say served as his own producer in a Turkish arts center, with flat results and even a bit of distortion at the piano's top. Nevertheless, Say fans will be delighted, and even others will find that this stands out from the common run of Goldbergs.
© James Manheim /TiVo
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Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Fazil Say, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Albumbeschreibung
Pianist Fazil Say is hardly known for playing Bach; in fact, his last Bach release before this 2023 release came in 1998, and he can be plenty idiosyncratic when he wants to be. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, affected Say as it did everyone else, and he spent a good part of it in intensive study of Bach's Goldberg Variations, BWV 988. Those who shy away from Say's excesses can rest easy here; the intensive studies show up in what is a rather detailed reading, and even his famous Glenn Gould-like humming is minimized. Say says (now there is an awkward phrase) that he spent considerable time weighing details of articulation and dynamics in some of the variations, and while this perhaps comes at the expense of the overall line, it makes the counterpoint clear and provides some quite memorable passages. Sample the 20th variation for a purely pianistic extravaganza. The effect is somewhat similar to Gould's recordings of the work, especially the first one, but Say is less resolute in imposing his own personality. The biggest question mark here is the sound; Say served as his own producer in a Turkish arts center, with flat results and even a bit of distortion at the piano's top. Nevertheless, Say fans will be delighted, and even others will find that this stands out from the common run of Goldbergs.
© James Manheim /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 32 track(s)
- Total length: 01:15:31
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: Fazil Say
- Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
- Label: Warner Classics
- Genre: Klassiek
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2022 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 2022 Fazil Say under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
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