Bach Chaconne

Bach: Piano transcriptions of the Bach Chanconne BWV 1004 by Brahms, Busoni and Lutz.

“Here is one of the most fascinating piano CD’s in the last years.”
Le Figaro, 2005

“Edna Stern expresses with great talent [the change from violin to the great piano of the XIXth Century] through her use of the pedal which bestows sensibility to this voyage of sounds, merging the melodic metamorphosis into a wonderful halo. Her work on sonority is just as eloquent, with, for instance, her crystalline tone preceding an ultimate and supernatural radiance.”
Pierre Gervasoni, Le Monde, 2005

“There is rigor, but without a hint of coldness, but on the contrary, a large palette of colours and massive variety of tone. Allying poetry and splendorous tone colour, Edna Stern charms by efficient virtuosity without it being demonstrative (...) She is guiding us through an unreal world of contrasting emotions that we would never like to leave. Mastery, intelligence, engaged sound: all is here to keep us hanging on her every note. ... An excellent pianist, but above all a musician, Edna Stern has here won us completely, and we are looking forward to hearing her again.”
Antoine Mignon, Classica-Répertoire, 2005

“...her fantasy, panache and gusto light up the romantic lyricism and gothic passion Busoni’s score overflows with....In the rigorous arrangement of Brahms, the pianist avoids all dryness thanks to her polyphonic approach and the depth of her playing.”
Jérôme Bastianelli, Diapason, 2005

Awards: Diapason Découverte; Classica R9.