LoginBach & Beyond - Gabriela Montero
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Taking as her base 12 works of Bach, Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero proceeds to play variations on each. The works are familiar and most Classical fans will recognize their melodies instantly. But Montero, who is closer to a jazz improvisationalist than a classical pianist merely embellishing, alters rhythm as well as melody, and the results are invariably both surprising and delightful. The Presto from the Italian Concerto is positively wacky, but "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" sticks to the piece's mood with truth and originality. Montero plays "beyond" Bach with good taste and respect, and always with
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Manufacturer: EMI Classics
Release date: 12 September 2006
EAN: 0094636464725 UPC: 094636464725
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Release date: 12 September 2006
EAN: 0094636464725 UPC: 094636464725
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