Memorizing Gustav Leonhardt who passed on Januari 16, 2012, Sony re-releases the Jubilee Edition of 2008. Gustav Leonhardt was one of the most important harpsichord- and organ-players of the world and a very well-known specialist for baroque music. This edition contains a representative selection of his numerous recordings including famous solo recordings such as the legendary Goldberg Variations or Bach organ and harpsichord works. But also 6 CDs with his famous colleages Sigiswald Kuijken, Frans Brüggen and Anner Bylsma and Harry van der Kamp. (bron: Sony Classical)
Opname: 2008
"These performances by Jordi Savall do surprise one. To his palette of bright and exotic colours he has added delicate pastels and melancholy purply hues. The much performed A minor Allemande of the First Suite, usually rendered with much ferocity and intensity, here conveys a feeling of poignancy and even nostalgia. The music is marked 'noblement avec sentiment'; Savall has chosen to wear his nobility lightly and in doing so creditably makes us think differently about the piece. Likewise, "La Portugaise" of the same suite is more understated and melancholy than one is used to. Even more unexpected and delectable are the delicate interpretations of "La Mandoline" and "La Dubreuil" of the Second Suite." (Gramophone, 1989)
