Bach: Guitar Collection

This rich set of music by J.S. Bach (or connected to him by attribution or publication) and transcribed for the guitar provides a stunning example of the versatility of the composer's music, the unquestionable genius of which renders it universally successful on any instrument with polyphonic capabilities (solo string instruments included). Luigi Attademo and Stefano Cardi provide an eclectic selection of Bach pieces in successful transcriptions by themselves and virtuoso classical guitarist and arranger David Russell. This is followed by a large set from Anna Magdalena's Notebook performed and transcribed by Jan Depreter, and complete sets of the Violin Sonatas & Partitas and Lute Suites by Franceso Teopini and Attademo, respectively. REVIEW:Some recordings just make you joyous at the vitality of the classical guitar world. This collection shows the variety of possible interpretations of his music from accomplished performers clearly devoted to making it work on the guitar. Liner