Bach, J S - Italian Concerto, BWV971

Here is an attractive recital of five varied pieces or suites of pieces, familiar and not so familiar, played with Hewitt's expected intelligence and finish and not a little verve. In her very... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 More…

Taylor brings youthful vitality and flair to these performances, responding to Bach’s ever-changing idiom with quicksilver playing...Admirable, too, are the colours and quasi-orchestral timbres... — BBC Music Magazine, November 2023, 5 out of 5 stars More…

…Suzuki's measured declamation linear clarity, together with tasteful responses to ornament, are among his greatest strengths. — BBC Music Magazine, August 2006, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Fluent, unfussy and purposeful, Backhaus illuminates the music of some of his favourite composers. His playful understanding of the outer movements of Bach’s Italian Concerto and his gentle... — BBC Music Magazine, February 2021, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Not only is the trajectory utterly sure-footed; he can also generate palpable excitement without resorting to empty bravado...Rondeau is a natural communicator, unimpeded by the imperative to... — BBC Music Magazine, April 2015, 5 out of 5 stars More…