Re: More Tureck...?

[Bradley P Lehman <bpl@umich.edu>]

On Sun, 17 Jan 1999, JB wrote:

> Have been reading with interest the msg's regarding R. Tureck. Having only
> recently found a cd of hers (the aforementioned 'keyboard album', coupled
> with Rosens reading of 'art of fugue'...), I very much want to find more.
> In particular, her recording of the W-TC.
> If __anyone__ can help me in this search, please reply.  Any info will be
> much welcomed.......              TIA.......

I've heard her 1950's recording (an American Decca LP) of part of WTC1.
Her especially memorable b-flat minor P&F shows amazing control of
quietness.  It sounds to me like a direct precursor of GG's
interpretation, especially in tempos and mood.  Has any of her early Decca
work ever made it to CD?

Bradley Lehman ~ Harrisonburg VA, USA ~ 38.45716N+78.94565W
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