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Celine Frisch

Description:

Caf Zimmermann has reexamined the instruments and performance practices of the era in which Baroque composers lived, and since the early 21st century has astonished the world with its striking interpretations of Bach on the Alpha label. Celine Frisch, one of the ensembles co-directors, has continued to garner attention as a peerless interpreter of Bach ever since her recording of the *Goldberg Variations* (current release: ALPHA303), which was noted for its overwhelming freshness and meticulous interpretation. The *Well-Tempered Clavier* is the repertoire she has been focusing on in recent years, having waited for the right moment to tackle it. Following the highly acclaimed Book 1 (ALPHA221; reissued with Japanese liner notes as NXC-20005), Book 2 is now available. Playing a harpsichord modeled after those from Bachs own era, she weaves together the polyphonic textures with a relaxed, natural