Bach: Lute Suites (Guitar Arrangement)/ Galbraith
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Composer: Johann Sebastian BachPerformer: Paul Galbraith
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2000-02-29
Music Label: Delos Records
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I agree with most of the reviews for this item, but have to say its shocking how many believe that Galbraith's playing is 'unemotional'. You must surely find every piano recording of Bach unemotional as well?! Guitarists too often hold the notion that unless each bar is dripping with cliched, overly-romantic rubato, the playing is 'cold'. How many riduculous examples are there of the ridiculous idea that John Williams is 'cold'? If anyone bothered actually listening instead of 'critiquing' (sic) they would realise that what Galbraith and Williams aim for is an emotional response, derivide from a concept of the work as a whole! We associate ourselves too much with the violin. Realise that Bach on the guitar has nothing to do with Bach on the violin. The main problem violinists face is in realising contrapuntal music, and the thing which comes most naturally to them is the turning and 'milking' of each phrase. Guitar is FAR more akin to piano in its rendering of Bach. Contrapuntal lines should be no problem for guitarists, yet so many recordings of Bach by guitarists neglect the inner voices, the bass, etc, as if they are somehow less important than the soprano line! If more guitarists would treat the lute suites and the violin partitas/sonatas with a contrapuntal concept as clear and well-thought as Galbraith, then the truth would be apparent to all: that the violin music of Bach is much better on guitar! (or at least closer to a contrapuntal ideal.) Segovia showed us the wonderfull violin-like palette of colours on the guitar, why can't people be grateful for somone like Galbraith, who shows us the Guitar as more the relation of a keyboard instrument?
For god's sake, listen to Gould, people! Beauty is inherent in the music - subtlety is often the key to a truly wonderful realisation.
Bach: Lute Suites (Guitar Arrangement)/ Galbraith Poster
BachWith his customized eight-string, Paul Galbraith has made some of the most inventive classical guitar discs to date. His take on Bach's lute suites is certainly no different. Here, Galbraith deftly arranges and performs four suites (BWV 995-998) in his impeccably precise yet smooth style. Recording quality is superb and sensitive microphones seem to capture Galbraith's every note (and breath). Unfortunately, some Bach lovers may miss the deep and dark sound of the lute, as well as the intricacies of these pieces' phrasings. While Galbraith's technique is certainly flawless, he has difficulty capturing the varying moods these works evoke. Still, this is a gorgeous disc for lovers of classical guitar and a great introduction to these seldom-heard lute suites. And, if this strikes your fancy, check out Galbraith's disc of Bach's solo violin sonatas and partitas. --Jason Verlinde
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