Hromatiskā Fantāzija Un Fuga / Prelūdija Un Fūga Nr. 15 / Franču Svita Nr. 6 / Prelūdija Un Fūga Nr. 4

Released by the state-run Soviet label Melodija in 1964, this recording features the Latvian pianist Ilze Graubiņa interpreting works by Johann Sebastian Bach. During the Soviet era, Melodija served as the primary vehicle for documenting the performances of classical musicians within the Eastern Bloc, often highlighting the technical rigor of conservatory-trained virtuosos like Graubiņa, who had recently garnered attention as a prizewinner in international competitions.

The selection of pieces—including the Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue—reflects the mid-century Soviet pedagogical focus on Bach, which prioritized clarity, structural precision, and the authoritative articulation of polyphonic textures. The stark, utilitarian design of the sleeve is characteristic of 1960s Melodija releases, which prioritized archival information and identification over elaborate marketing, intended largely for distribution within state institutions and libraries across the USSR.