The heir apparent to Glenn Gould when it comes to J.S. Bach, Earlier, I included an early recording of Gould playing a Bach piano concerto, the D Minor Concerto; now, I would like to post a recording of David Fray playing the concerto in A Major. Putting aside the differences in technology, 60 years apart, we can see the similarities in virtuosity (not to mention mannerisms) between a young Glenn Gould and a young David Fray. In my humble opinion, between Gould and Fray it's difficult to declare a clear winner, although it's too early to tell. Until convincingly proven otherwise, Gould remains the definite standard for Bach, mainly because of his consistency in excellence and virtuosity through the decades, but Fray is not too far behind. I love to watch them and listen to them both. Gabe Meruelo.
The heir apparent to Glenn Gould when it comes to J.S. Bach, Earlier, I included an early recording of Gould playing a Bach piano concerto, the D Minor Concerto; now, I would like to post a recording of David Fray playing the concerto in A Major. Putting aside the differences in technology, 60 years apart, we can see the similarities in virtuosity (not to mention mannerisms) between a young Glenn Gould and a young David Fray. In my humble opinion, between Gould and Fray it's difficult to declare a clear winner, although it's too early to tell. Until convincingly proven otherwise, Gould remains the definite standard for Bach, mainly because of his consistency in excellence and virtuosity through the decades, but Fray is not too far behind. I love to watch them and listen to them both. Gabe Meruelo.
ReplyDeleteSehr gut, Herr GM....Muy bueno......HM
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