【SACD Single-Layer Disc】 Overwhelming magnetism, a profound sense of construction Richter's magnificent performance at his peak! Bach's harpsichord & organ solo works from his first visit to Japan in 1969, newly remastered and compiled on SACD! Separate from the legendary live recordings of Bach's St. Matthew Passion and Mass in B Minor (also released on SACD) performed by Richter and his Munich Bach Orchestra during their visit to Japan, this disc features two solo live performances: the Goldberg Variations on harpsichord and a collection of Bach's works on organ. The NHK recordings have been newly remastered and released on SACD. Utilizing the characteristics of a single-layer disc, a long playing time is achieved on a single disc! You can fully enjoy this intensely austere and monumental performance. The Goldberg Variations, played on a modern harpsichord, radiate a dazzling brilliance while at times being powerfully and robustly performed like a heavy tank. The "Toccata and Fugue," "Fantasia and Fugue," and "Passacaglia" are magnificent, with rich inspiration and a three-dimensional build, creating a grand cathedral of sound. You are sure to be overwhelmed by the inspired, once-in-a-lifetime, and unprecedented performance of Bach by Richter, the apostle of Bach! (King International) 【Arthaus: ALTSA-096 Retail Price: ¥9,690 Released December 21, 2021 Total Playing Time: 153 minutes 43 seconds】 J.S. Bach: Keyboard Works [1] Goldberg Variations BWV988 (Live Recording: April 27, 1969 / Tokyo, Nissay Theatre) [2] Organ Works (Live Recording: May 11, 1969 / Tokyo, Musashino Academia Musicae Beethoven Hall) * Due to the termination of King International's import and sales business on April 25, 2025, there is no stock from the manufacturer. This is a rare and hard-to-find disc, available only from existing store inventory. ◉ Brand new, unopened ◉ Immediate purchase available, no discounts ◉ Free shipping