Description
Pianist Charles Owen presents a very personal interpretation of the Six Keyboard Partitas by J. S Bach, amongst the greatest literature for the keyboard.
"I have only once in my life listened to all six Partitas played on a single evening, [and] the sense of a journey, of being on a pilgrimage, was extraordinary." So says pianist Charles Owen regarding this set of compositions by J. S. Bach that are amongst the greatest literature for the keyboard. With this release Charles adds to his acclaimed discography that includes surveys of Faure's Nocturnes and Barcarolles.
He launched his release of Bach's Six Keyboard Partitas with a performance at London's King's Place on 8 October 2016, part of his own curated inaugural London Piano Festival.
Personnel: Charles Owen (piano)
Critical acclaim for Charles Owen:
"A class above the rest...His performances are underpinned by an unwavering musicality that is enhanced by close attention to the score." - International Piano
"Exemplary. Classic. Spellbinding. And enthusiastically recommended." - Fanfare