J.S. Bach: Die Kunst der Fuge - Amsterdam Loeki Stardust Quartet
The Art of the Fuge, the single most impressive feat of fugal writing, represents many challenges when it comes to performance with a choice of four instruments, or on one or two keyboards. The biggest obstacle is the transparency of the contrapuntal fabric, while avoiding that any one voice takes a predominant role. This performance on four recorders, some of which were especially manufactured for the occasion, is the most ideal that I can imagine. It is wonderful how well the instruments mix with each other, while each voice can be perceived individually. The interpretation by the four virtuosi from Amsterdam is outstanding.
Channel Classics CCS 12698
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