The first time I heard Schiff play Bach (which was a long time ago), I thought to myself, ‘all the notes are there, but where’s the soul?’ His playing of Bach at that time was very mathematical. So when I received a copy of this CD, I wasn’t sure what to expect – and after having spent a few days listening to this performance, I have to say Mr Schiff has found his soul.

This is a very beautiful performance, full of emotional delicacy and strength. Recorded live in September 2007 at Neumarkt Reitstadl, one of the best piano music venues in Europe, this recording will be savoured by the listener for a long time.