I like your comparisons of different pianists' styles, even though I can't even come close to telling the difference. I've found myself on a somewhat surprising modernist tear lately, but I think I'll break temporarily from Stravinsky and the like to listen to the partitas tomorrow. I think you're right, Bach must have loved keyboards the most. I've liked to think his favorite to play was the organ, but there's no way we'll ever know for sure.
If you use Spotify or Apple Music, search for a Bach piece by BWV number and you’ll get dozens of interpretations of the same music— you’ll start to hear how they differ and which styles resonate with you. Just takes a little practice to open your ears to it.
I have to know a piece really well to be able to hear different nuances in interpretation. That just means there's more listening to Bach in my future!
I so agree with you about the keyboard works - they are extraordinary. And I love your descriptions - steaming elegance, indeed. I worked on the B flat partita this year - some fun was had.
I bet it was very rewarding. How slow going was that for you to learn? I’m just an advanced beginner and it’s ridiculous how slowly these pieces get under my fingers.
I like your comparisons of different pianists' styles, even though I can't even come close to telling the difference. I've found myself on a somewhat surprising modernist tear lately, but I think I'll break temporarily from Stravinsky and the like to listen to the partitas tomorrow. I think you're right, Bach must have loved keyboards the most. I've liked to think his favorite to play was the organ, but there's no way we'll ever know for sure.
If you use Spotify or Apple Music, search for a Bach piece by BWV number and you’ll get dozens of interpretations of the same music— you’ll start to hear how they differ and which styles resonate with you. Just takes a little practice to open your ears to it.
I have to know a piece really well to be able to hear different nuances in interpretation. That just means there's more listening to Bach in my future!
I so agree with you about the keyboard works - they are extraordinary. And I love your descriptions - steaming elegance, indeed. I worked on the B flat partita this year - some fun was had.
I bet it was very rewarding. How slow going was that for you to learn? I’m just an advanced beginner and it’s ridiculous how slowly these pieces get under my fingers.