This 15-disc Sony compilation, Gustav Leonhardt: The Edition, originally released in 2008, was reissued in 2012 in recognition of Leonhardt's death on January 16 of that year. Leonhardt was so remarkably prolific in so many fields -- as a harpsichordist, organist, chamber musician, concerto soloist, chamber musician (not to mention his activities as a scholar and teacher) -- with a recording career lasting half a century, that this large set barely scratches the surface of his phenomenal output, which consists of more than ...
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This 15-disc Sony compilation, Gustav Leonhardt: The Edition, originally released in 2008, was reissued in 2012 in recognition of Leonhardt's death on January 16 of that year. Leonhardt was so remarkably prolific in so many fields -- as a harpsichordist, organist, chamber musician, concerto soloist, chamber musician (not to mention his activities as a scholar and teacher) -- with a recording career lasting half a century, that this large set barely scratches the surface of his phenomenal output, which consists of more than 180 recordings. It does, however, offer an enticing representative sampling of the range of Leonhardt's work. The bulk of it is devoted to the harpsichord, mostly solos, but also concertos, chamber music, and continuo performances. The work of J.S. Bach is, appropriately, featured on a third of the discs, but the music of other composers, nationalities, and eras are also well represented, ranging from relatively obscure Renaissance and Baroque organ music from England, Germany, and...
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