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Laurent Cabasso

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The complete Toccatasa bold work by the young Bachperformed on a special piano perfectly suited to this music!A brilliant, vibrant, and crystal-clear soundRenowned French pianist Laurent Cabasso has recorded all seven of Bachs Toccatas. Cabasso plays the Opus 102 by Stphane Polroan instrument he fell in love with, calling it the piano worthy of Bach.This 102-key parallel-strung piano is characterized by its sustained resonance, clarity across the entire range, and crystalline tone. These characteristics work to magnificent effect in Bachspolyphonic compositions, bringing the music to life.These seven toccatas, believed to have been composed when Bach was in his twenties, blend the influence of his predecessors, such as Buxtehude, with his own attempts to forge a distinctive style. The compositions are skillfully crafted through a fusion of various elements, ranging from fast, improvisational