V 2: Gilels Plays Bach

Emil Gilels; Zak; Elizaveta Gilels; Kharkovsky; USSR State Symphony Orchestra; Kondrashin

Composed by: Bach, Johann Sebastian

Melodiya presents, for the first time on CD, Emil Gilels’ recordings of the works of J.S. Bach (never a foundation of his repertoire), continuing the label’s series of recordings made by this towering 20th c. pianist. Gilels entered the music life of the USSR as a virtuoso in the best, romantic sense of the word, conquering the world with performances of Mozart, Beethoven's sonatas and interpretations of Tchaikovsky's and Rachmaninoff's concertos. Not laying claims to authenticity nor falling into excessive romanticism, Gilels shaped his own unique vision of the great cantor's music world.

Price: $27.98