Credits:

Bach (1685-1750)

Description:

A Kaleidoscope of Silence and Vibrancy, Lan Lan's New FrontierLan Lan's previous work, "The Piano Book," conveyed the joy of piano and music with the standard levertry of piano students and familiar music from around the world. Transcending genres, Lan-Lan has continued to further her career as one of the world's leading pianists. Bach's "Goltberg Variations," which he challenged this time, occupies a unique place in piano art with its incomparable artistry and splendor. It is the pinnacle of baroque keyboard art and has been described as the Everest of keyboard players, demanding the utmost in technique and musicality. Lan-Lan has been exploring this masterpiece for more than 20 years, during which time he has been inspired by great predecessors such as Eschenbach and Arnoncourt, and has deepened his own interpretation by listening to Steyer's opinions in preparation for the recording, before finally deciding to make this recording. After recovering from a broken arm and getting married, he achieved further human and musical maturity and reached a new stage of his artistry. The performance is deeply moving with a wonderful balance of knowledge, emotion, and intention. The deluxe version also includes a live recording made 10 days prior to the studio recording at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, where Bach was the music director (Thomas Kantor) and where his tomb is located inside the church. You can enjoy both the contemplative and introspective studio recording and the live recording of the extended performance with spontaneity.Standard edition of 4 CDs in cap box. Universal Music/IMS