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September 28 is the release date for the Bach cd. I am hoping to receive the pre-release box today or tomorrow where I am on tour. I will let you know. Keith--thanks for the invite--we should make the Bach master class happen in the spring of 2011. Sounds like fun!
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I just received the cd. I think everyone will be happy with it. Please post your responses here after you have a listen. The actual release date in still 9/28 but I have the pre-release copy. The packaging is splendid and graphics are clear and complimentary to the cd.
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How does the sound quality on the CD compare to the sound in the video and samples on Arkivmusic? The video and samples sound angular and punchy (extremely high contrast in dynamic ranges), but I can't tell if it's the interpretation or the engineering.
(Not that a high-contrast approach to dynamics in Bach is a bad thing, it's just that my tastes are for a smoother, longer line. Something more vocal than percussive.)
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Me too--I found the cd much better though. I am a STRONG advocate for vocal line in Bach. One thing to keep in mind, is that a cd is NEVER a valid enough and definitive sound experience compared to listening to the person playing in the same room as you.
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Since there has been tremendous pre-order buzz with the release date of September 28, please check my web site and, if you read the Calendar, if I will be near to where you are, please let me know!
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Loved it. Want it.
Well done. When are you coming to Australia?
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Chopin Prelude Op28 No 15, nocturne Op48 no 1
Bach Prelude & Fuge WTC II No 12 in F minor
Aspiring to Rautavaara - Piano Sonata 2 - Fire Sermon
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I'm disappointed you're not coming to the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Oh well....
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Oz--I hope to get to Australia sometime soon--working on getting an orchestra to join the Zwilich Global Project for Ellen Taaffe Zwilich's 'Shadows' project. ChrisKeys, I would be delighted to be in Dallas/Fort Worth area. Just waiting for the invite and have put in dibs to the DSO for Lowell Liebermann's Third Concerto since Lowell had been the Dallas Symphony's Composer-in-Residence.
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Oz--I hope to get to Australia sometime soon--working on getting an orchestra to join the Zwilich Global Project. Tell me more, tell me more! How big an orchestra do you need? What sort of orchestra? Can you elaborate on the Zwilich Global Project?
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Currently working on:
Schubert Impromptu in C minor - D899
Chopin Prelude Op28 No 15, nocturne Op48 no 1
Bach Prelude & Fuge WTC II No 12 in F minor
Aspiring to Rautavaara - Piano Sonata 2 - Fire Sermon
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Just googled your project Jeffrey
I hope we get to hear you down under!
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Currently working on:
Schubert Impromptu in C minor - D899
Chopin Prelude Op28 No 15, nocturne Op48 no 1
Bach Prelude & Fuge WTC II No 12 in F minor
Aspiring to Rautavaara - Piano Sonata 2 - Fire Sermon
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Hi Oz--If you send an email to me at sharpnat@aol.com, I can send the project proposal to you. I will say that, having an orchestra in Australia will be most important in bringing the world together in this commissioning project. The title is 'Shadows', because for many years, peoples have migrated from their roots to other lands, taking with them shadows of their homeland, culture, religion, etc. The score will be for small orchestra. We have the US and Iceland on board, with the premiere scheduled for November 5, 2011 with the Louisiana Philharmonic.
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ChrisKeys, I would be delighted to be in Dallas/Fort Worth area. Just waiting for the invite and have put in dibs to the DSO for Lowell Liebermann's Third Concerto since Lowell had been the Dallas Symphony's Composer-in-Residence. Please be sure to post here on PW if / when you're going to perform in DFW. I'll be sure to buy a ticket or two! 
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RE: BACH ON A STEINWAY
9-29-2010
IT HAS ARRIVED!
'Bach On a Steinway' was ordered directly from ArkivMusic on the 26th for release on the 28th. It is now the 29th at 2PM and I am listening to a fantastic performance with tears streaming down my cheeks.
Never have I been so in touch with Bach.
Thank you for sharing your talent and interpretations with us, JB!
And for ArkivMusic for the quick shipment.
Roberta
"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything."
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My copy arrived today--wow--I can only echo the praise! Lovely playing and wonderful sound (nothing beats DPA/B&K 4006 mics for the piano!) Your clearly delineated counterpoint is marvelous. The only elements that would improve it are had it been released in a multi-channel SACD format and if it included the Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue!
Yama B3
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I just ordered my copy. Looking forward to getting it soon!
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Hmm now you have gotten me interested, what does it cost?
Ah found it on amazon.de, but its the download version which is 9,31 total (great price btw)
Where could I order in Europe the CD version, and how much is that?
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Currently working on: Perfecting the Op 2/1, studying the 27/2 last movement. Chopin Nocturne 32/2 and Posth. C#m, 'Raindrop' prelude and Etude 10/9
Repetoire: Beethoven op 2/1, 10/1(1st, 2nd), 13, 14/1, 27/1(1st, 2nd), 27/2, 28(1st, 2nd), 31/2(1st, 3rd), 49/1, 49/2, 78(1st), 79, 90, 101(1st)
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Thanks for the link, but thats in the US. The price of the cd is great, 15$ is a price I would definitely pick it up for, but now there comes 8$ shipping on top of it, and customs. Is there a European Distributor?
Cheers
Currently working on: Perfecting the Op 2/1, studying the 27/2 last movement. Chopin Nocturne 32/2 and Posth. C#m, 'Raindrop' prelude and Etude 10/9
Repetoire: Beethoven op 2/1, 10/1(1st, 2nd), 13, 14/1, 27/1(1st, 2nd), 27/2, 28(1st, 2nd), 31/2(1st, 3rd), 49/1, 49/2, 78(1st), 79, 90, 101(1st)
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According to Arkiv Music, not yet. You can buy it digitally of course through Arkiv Music, iTunes, Amazon...plus, with exchange rates being what they are, the price will end up being about the same in Europe since the CD will be more expensive there.
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Its going to be my first online digital purchase of music!
Currently working on: Perfecting the Op 2/1, studying the 27/2 last movement. Chopin Nocturne 32/2 and Posth. C#m, 'Raindrop' prelude and Etude 10/9
Repetoire: Beethoven op 2/1, 10/1(1st, 2nd), 13, 14/1, 27/1(1st, 2nd), 27/2, 28(1st, 2nd), 31/2(1st, 3rd), 49/1, 49/2, 78(1st), 79, 90, 101(1st)
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