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Stretto Feature on Eleonor Bindman’s Piano Duet Arrangements

Published 03/10/23

Stretto Magazine has a double-review of Eleonor Bindman’s Brandenburg Concerts and Orchestral Suites arrangements for Piano Duet and recordings: “With an equal collaboration between the… Continue reading Stretto Feature on Eleonor Bindman’s Piano Duet Arrangements

Duo Vivace - Eleonor Bindman and Susan Sobolewski at the piano

Talking Bach Orchestral Suites with NCCR Cooler Classics

Published 12/01/22

I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss my new album of J.S. Bach: Orchestral Suites transcribe for Piano Duet with North Cotswold Community Radio’s Peter Lewis.… Continue reading Talking Bach Orchestral Suites with NCCR Cooler Classics

J.S. Bach Orchestral Suites for Piano Duet Available Now

Published 11/11/22

From 21C Media — Today, November 11, pianist Eleonor Bindman releases a recording, with duo partner Susan Sobolewski, of J.S. Bach’s four Orchestral Suites – transcribed by Bindman for four-hands piano – on… Continue reading J.S. Bach Orchestral Suites for Piano Duet Available Now

Duo Vivace - Eleonor Bindman and Susan Sobolewski outside in Brooklyn

Announcing the Bach Orchestral Suites for Piano Duet

Published 11/02/22

On November 11th, the recording of my arrangement of J.S. Bach’s Orchestral Suites will start streaming and selling worldwide. Together with The Brandenburg Duets, this completes my most important musical… Continue reading Announcing the Bach Orchestral Suites for Piano Duet

Eleonor Bindman at piano with Bach Partitas Album cover added in the corner

J.S. Bach Partitas Reviews

Published 09/16/22

I am happy to share a few of the latest reviews of my J.S. Bach Partitas release as it is gratifying to see some critics… Continue reading J.S. Bach Partitas Reviews

Old Stone House of Brooklyn Concert Poster

Album Release Concert at Old Stone House of Brooklyn

Published 05/04/22

I’m excited to launch my new recording of the complete J.S. Bach Partitas on the Delos label at the Old Stone House of Brooklyn on… Continue reading Album Release Concert at Old Stone House of Brooklyn

Neopolitan Connection

Neapolitan Connection Concert Series

Published 03/10/22

Virtual Classical Concert Series, the Neapolitan Connection, is presenting my recital, “Bach to Basics”! Available for streaming on-demand beginning in March for $20 at NeapolitanConnection.com:… Continue reading Neapolitan Connection Concert Series

Bach Orchestral Suite Transcriptions for Piano Duet Are In Progress

Published 12/12/21

If you’re following on social media, you may have seen there is a new project underway. To add to the J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concertos, I’m… Continue reading Bach Orchestral Suite Transcriptions for Piano Duet Are In Progress

Muzyka to Publish J.S. Bach Cello Suites for Solo Piano

Published 12/12/21

I’m excited to announce that Muzyka Publishing has agreed to publish my J.S. Bach Cello Suites for Solo Piano transcriptions! You can purchase Muzyka’s published… Continue reading Muzyka to Publish J.S. Bach Cello Suites for Solo Piano

Talking Transcriptions with Classical Commentary

Published 11/23/21

It was a pleasure to join the Classical Commentary Channel to talk about my transcriptions of J.S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos for Piano Duets and Cello… Continue reading Talking Transcriptions with Classical Commentary

Eleonor Bindman Presents Amateur Music Network Workshop

Published 08/29/21

On September 25, 2021, at 2 pm Pacific, Eleonor Bindman presents a workshop focused on her Bach Cello Suites for Solo Piano Arrangements for the… Continue reading Eleonor Bindman Presents Amateur Music Network Workshop

Frances Wilson

Conversations Around the Piano: Frances Wilson

Published 06/15/21

Episode 2 of “Conversations Around The Piano” focuses on the experience of adult amateur pianists and features the award-winning British writer and blogger Frances Wilson,… Continue reading Conversations Around the Piano: Frances Wilson

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“Eleonor’s new recording of the Lute Suites brings a fresh perspective on these rarely explored masterpieces, showcasing their intricate structures, rich textures, and emotive character on the modern piano.… Highlights include BWV 997 and 998, featuring stunning fugues with ornate middle sections unlike typical keyboard fugues, and a heartfelt arrangement of “Betrachte, meine Seele” from St. John’s Passion, which serves as a moving conclusion to the album.”

Frances Wilson
Interlude HK

“Sunday afternoon and another concert at a lovely venue, this time the 1901 Arts Club, London’s most stylish and convivial small venue. This was a special concert to celebrate the 340th birthday of J S Bach and to launch American pianist Eleonor Bindman’s new album ABSOLUTE – her own transcriptions for piano of Bach’s Lute Suites BWV 996-998.… the most satisfying aspect of Eleonor’s concert was her ability to bring so much colour and nuance to the music. Her range of sound was impressive, but never too much nor too little. Perfectly balanced to suit the small size of the venue, she brought both intimacy and grandeur (we can thank Bach for that!) to the music. I don’t think I have ever heard the Steinway at the 1901 played better!”

Frances Wilson
Cross-Eyed Pianist

“The process of adapting music from one instrument to another, via transcription, is an art unto itself.… Eleanor Bindman expresses the hope that in presenting these versions of Bach’s music, her intentions and efforts will revive a broader interest in the music.… In transcribing music from the lute to piano there are aesthetic, artistic, and technical considerations facing the musician; Bindman caters well for all.… the tempo and voice clarity of the Allegro from BWV 998 are unmatched by plucked instrument players. How would Bach feel about these new versions of his music: all things considered, probably fairly chuffed.… There is no question that adaptation and transcription of original music can enhance and augment the appreciation of the original composition. … The present recording deserves serious consideration and audition. Listeners will not be disappointed.”

Zane Turner
MusicWeb International

“As she did with the Brandenburgs, Bindman set out to create more “balanced” transcriptions by dividing the responsibilities, and the technical difficulties, more equitably than Reger did.… If I were half of a piano duo, I would want to play these transcriptions with my partner. (And I would be able to, as the scores can be purchased on Bindman’s website.) They retain many of the qualities of Bach’s originals—the grandeur, the balanced grace, the songfulness, and the zest… I appreciate the textural and tonal variety of Bindman’s transcriptions, mirroring Bach’s originals without forgetting that idiomatic writing for two pianos and idiomatic orchestral writing are different. That variety is realized in these performances. The playing is stylish and historically-informed, even though a Bösendorfer piano was unknown during Bach’s time.… There is nothing here that I did not enjoy. …transcriptions such as these help me to see the skeleton that supports the rest of the orchestral body. More than that, however, they are fun, and they celebrate the joy of amateur music-making, even though the performers on this CD are professionals of the first rank.”

Raymond Tuttle
Fanfare

“These versions should not be missed, because they are very original and very, very special. Highly recommended.”

Michel Dutrieue
Stretto Magazine
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