Bernard Roberts
Bernard Roberts (born
July 23,
1933 in
Manchester) is a notable
British pianist. His treatment of the cycle of
Beethoven's piano sonatas has been particularly highly acclaimed.
He is also noted for his recordings of the music of
Johann Sebastian Bach. Roberts' recording of the
Well-Tempered Clavier, Books 1 and 2, performed on
piano, was released in
1999 by
Nimbus Records and was well-received. Roberts also has recorded Bach's
Six Partitas,
BWV 825-30, and his
French Suites, BWV 812-17. In collaboration with other performers, Roberts has released discs of music for one and two pianos by
Paul Hindemith and of trios by
Frank Bridge.
According to Roberts' official home page, he has been the subject of a 40 minute
BBC2 documentary, and he "particularly enjoys performing the
piano trio repertoire with his sons Andrew and Nicholas."
*
Bernard Roberts' official page, courtesy of his representative*
Chetham's School of Music page on Bernard Roberts*
Review of Roberts' "Well-Tempered Clavier" recording at The J.S. Bach Home Page*
Review of Roberts' recording of Bach's Partitas at bach-cantatas.com
