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Solo Piano like Bach?

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  • 08-03-2006 6:16pm
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    staple
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    I really enjoy Bach's works for solo piano (do I mean for keyboard, played on piano?) (Goldberg Variations, Well-tempered Clavier, English Suites) but would like to broaden my horizons a bit. Can anyone recommend pieces for solo piano by other composers that someone of such tastes would like?
    I know nothing about classical music (except what I like), so please forgive if this is stupid question. Your suggestions would be much appreciated; thanks in advance.


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    Custom22
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    Try Grieg's Lyric suites. Nice, independent pieces you could get your head around. Not exactly Bach in terms of sound, but something different. Of course Chopin is a no-brainer too. That should do you for a good while.


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    The Mad Hatter
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    You could try some Telemann fugues. Recordings might be a little tricky to find, though. Or some music by CPE Bach.


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    Inge Binge
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    Telemann, Byrd's Clavecin Pieces, Handel (there is a nice Sarabande), Pachelbel (i personally have a lot of easy Pachelbel scores for organ/keyboard), Froberger, Rameau, Lully, Boismortier etc

    :)

    IB


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    Earlgrey
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    Try some of the Scarlatti sonatas. Played well, they're a joy


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