
Bach, J.S.: Goldberg Variations
One of the finest harpsichord players active today, Christophe Rousset made many excellent recordings for Harmonia Mundi before jumping ship and recording for Polygram. This will probably turn out to be a mistake on his part, as most of his Bach releases havent even been issued in this country, whereas his Harmonia Mundi titles are still available and going strong. One of the few new recordings of Roussets that we do have is this first-rate Goldberg Variations, a fine performance by any standard. This piece will always remain one of the ultimate intellectual and emotional challenges for pianists and harpsichordists alike, and Rousset is certainly up to the job. Grab it while you can. --David Hurwitz