“The Art of Fugue is a phenomenon of the mathematical genius of Bach... for me, its structure is as relevant to our understanding of the world as the theory of relativity of Einstein.” Facebook · Sergey Garushyants · 1 month ago
Now on youtube Daniil Trifonov – Bach: The Art Of Fugue, BWV 1080 daniil_trifonov_bach_the_art_of_fugue_bwv_1080_...
: Rather than focusing solely on the mathematical structure, Trifonov treats the central theme like a "character in a novel," allowing it to evolve through various "adventures" while keeping the counterpoint as a "thicket full of wonders" in the background. “The Art of Fugue is a phenomenon of
Reviewers frequently emphasize the spiritual and immersive nature of his live performances. : Trifonov composed his own ending for the
: Trifonov composed his own ending for the fragmentary final fugue, incorporating the B-A-C-H theme. Reviewers note that while the style is slightly more modern—utilizing low bass registers and liberal pedaling—it remains faithful to the intensity of Bach's original writing.
A central feature of his interpretation is his decision to complete the final, unfinished Contrapunctus XIV with his own composition, which has been described as both "cogent" and "brilliant". Core Interpretive Elements
: His playing is noted for its "scintillating grace" and "wondrous shadings," avoiding "Romantic excess" while maintaining the integrity of the music. The recording quality by Deutsche Grammophon is praised for capturing his myriad "tone colours" in a natural acoustic.