Virtuoso Violin Sonatas

On this CD:

1. Sonata for violin & continuo in G minor, Op 1/6 "The Devil's Trill"
Composed by Giuseppe Tartini
Performed by Christian Funke

2. Sonatas (6) for violin & guitar, Op 3/MS 27, complete Sonata No.1 in a major
Composed by Niccolo Paganini
Performed by Christian Funke, Jurgen Rost

3. Sonatas (6) for violin & guitar, Op 3/MS 27, complete Sonata No.5 in A major
Composed by Niccolo Paganini
Performed by Christian Funke, Jurgen Rost

4. Sonatas (6) for violin & guitar, Op 3/MS 27, complete Sonata No.6 in E minor
Composed by Niccolo Paganini
Performed by Christian Funke, Jurgen Rost

5. Sonata for violin & piano in A major, M. 8
Composed by Cesar Franck
Performed by Christian Funke

Album Description

Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber (1644-1704)

Virtuoso in the Making

Ricordo

Kati Debretzeni - violin
Penelope Spencer - violin
Alison McGillivray - viola da gamba & violone
Adam Woolf - trombone
Matthew Wadsworth - theorbo & baroque lute
Robert Howarth - harpsichord & organ

In the second half of the 17th century, a handful of virtuosos established a clear Austro-German supremacy of the violin over its birthplace, Italy. Amongst them Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber stands out both as composer and as violinist. History has done him justice: he is today more popular then ever. His life is well documented, and his major instrumental collections are widely published and recorded. His formative years, however, are merely speculated upon, and they are the focal point of this recording.

Arcangelo Corelli: Solo Chamber Sonatas Opus 5
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SUPER ALTO TROMBONE WORK - MIKEHALL SHOWS HOW

Arcangelo Corelli: Solo Chamber Sonatas Opus 5

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ASIN: B0002BWPAA
Release Date: 2004-06-01

Tracks:

Sonata No.7 in D minor Preludio
Sonata No.7 in D minor Corrente
Sonata No.7 in D minor Sarabanda
Sonata No.7 in D minor Giga
Sonata No.8 in E minor Preludio
Sonata No.8 in E minor Allemanda
Sonata No.8 in E minor Sarabanda
Sonata No.8 in E minor Giga
Sonata No.9 in A major Preludio
Sonata No.9 in A major Giga
Sonata No.9 in A major Adagio
Sonata No.9 in A major Tempo di Gavotta
Sonata No.10 in F major Preludio
Sonata No.10 in F major Allemanda
Sonata No.10 in F major Sarabanda
Sonata No.10 in F major Gavotta
Sonata No.10 in F major Giga
Sonata No.11 in E major Preludio
Sonata No.11 in E major Allegro
Sonata No.11 in E major Adagio
Sonata No.11 in E major Vivace
Sonata No.11 in E major Gavotta
Sonata No.12 in D minor "Follia" variations

Album Description

The famous Corelli violin solos played by virtuoso trombonist Mike Hall, harpsichordist Rebecca Bell, and bassist Larry Rice complete with authentic 18th century embellishments - beautiful, unusual treatments of these timeless sonatas.

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SUPER ALTO TROMBONE WORK - MIKEHALL SHOWS HOW.......2004-08-03

As a 30 years plus amateur trombonist, I can say that the alto trombone is not exactly an instrument that I have ever considered my preferred trombone voice. Well, after hearing this CD, while still a die-hard tenor trombone voice affacinado, the next time that someone offers to play their Alto Trombone for me, I will drop what I am doing and come running!

This is just a great CD! If you are a "Classical Music" enthusiast, you will find this a very satisfying listen. It is just full of great music, wonderful melodies, and very polished and sensitive sounds. If you are a trombonist looking to hear something a little different, this will prove a very satisfying experience. Finally, whether young or old, if a student of the trombone, studying or hobbyist, this will prove a great introduction to the Alto Trombone and what it can do.

I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Hall very recently at a music camp for adult amateur musicians. He is a great communicator, and was very generous with his time. I had the pleasure of hearing him play there, and can tell you that I got just as much satisfaction out of hearing his playing on this CD as I did hearing him play in person.

The CD is just full of great musical moments, inspiration, and wonderful sounds. I have never been a great fan of the Alto Trombone as I said above. It sounded just too nasal in quality for my tastes. But, this CD puts that feeling to a rest, at least in this listener's ears. Dr. Hall gets just a great sound that he dispalys throughout the CD. Always just enough vibrato to enrich a very full and rich sound. I have to admit that if I hadn't know otherwise, I might have been fooled into thinking he was occassionally playing on a tenor trombone, at least to my ears.

Also remarkable is the virtuosity and control he displays. Particularily in the the highest of high range, Dr. Hall plays with a sound that is full, precise, unstrained and very natural.

As I was listening, I could just imagine one of Corelli's contemporary virtuoso viloinists playing at dazzling, and break-neck speed. Dr. Hall easily duplicates this feeling as you listen and you get a great feeling for what this music sounded like, played by the virtuosi of his day.

The accompanient of Bass and Harpsicord was also a joy. Harpsicordist Rebecca Bell and Double Bassist Larry Rice do a wonderful job in putting down a continuo that sparkles with the same kind of wonderful energy and panache of that heard in the playing of Dr. Hall. I have never been a real fan of the music of this periond, but can say that I really enjoyed hearing these wonderful musicians work as a team to create a very fullfilling listen.

Overall, I really think this CD contains something for everyone, whether occasional listener, music devotee, or instrumental musician. This is a great CD and very deserving of your play. It would be a great addition to anyone's musical library.

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Refreshing Bach

Three Sonatas for Solo Violin

Manufacturer: Con Brio
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ASIN: B00009LHX9
Release Date: 2003-05-01

Tracks:

Sonata No. 1 in G minor BWV 1001: Adagio
Sonata No. 1: Fuga: Allegro
Sonata No. 1: Siciliana
Sonata No. 1: Presto
Sonata No. 2 in A minor BWV 1003: Grave
Sonata No. 2: Fuga
Sonata No. 2: Andante
Sonata No. 2: Allegro
Sonata No. 3 in C Major BWV 1005: Adagio
Sonata No. 3: Fuga
Sonata No. 3: Largo
Sonata No. 3: Allegro assai

Album Description

James Greening-Valenzuela and Con Brio Recordings proudly present this pair of CDs of the ultimate challenge for the virtuoso violinist. Mr. Greening-Valenzuela uses a combination of the old style and modern schools of interpretation. His immaculate technique belies the difficulty of these works and clearly separates him from the ordinary. Each sonata contains a treacherous fugue and the Partita No. 2 features the famous fifteen minute Chaconne. Enjoy!

Customer Reviews:

Refreshing Bach.......2003-06-02

Finally, a violinist who "bridges the gap" between early music players and Milstein. The ornaments are great. Fantastic.

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Virtuoso Italian Recorder Music

Manufacturer: Adagio
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ASIN: B000003XS8
Release Date: 1993-08-03

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Bela Bartok-the Three Violin Sonatas

Manufacturer: Eroica Classical Recordings
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ASIN: B000CAF2C4
Release Date: 2003-02-11

Tracks:

Son No.1: I. Allegro Appassionato
Son No.1: II. Adagio
Son No.1: III. Allegro - Allegro Molto
Son No.2: I. Molto Moderato
Son No.2: II. Allegretto - Allegro Molto
Son: I. Tempo Di Ciaccona
Son: II. Fuga
Son: III. Melodia
Son: IV. Presto

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Virtuoso Violin Sonatas

Manufacturer: Berlin Classics
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ASIN: B0000035TE
Release Date: 1997-11-18

Tracks:

Son in g 'Devil's Trill' Son: 1. Larghetto - Christian Funke/Peter Rosel
Son in g 'Devil's Trill' Son: 2. Allegro Energico - Christian Funke/Peter Rosel
Son in g 'Devil's Trill' Son: 3. Grave/4. Allegro Assai - Christian Funke/Peter Rosel
Six Sons, Op.3: Son No.1 in A: 1. Larghetto - Christian Funke/Jurgen Rost
Six Sons, Op.3: Son No.1 in A: 2. Presto Variato - Christian Funke/Jurgen Rost
Six Sons, Op.3: Son No.5 in A: 1. Adagio Amoroso - Christian Funke/Jurgen Rost
Six Sons, Op.3: Son No.5 in A: 2. Allegretto Energicamente - Christian Funke/Jurgen Rost
Six Sons, Op.3: Son No.6 in e: 1. Andante Innocentemente - Christian Funke/Jurgen Rost
Six Sons, Op.3: Son No.6 in e: 2. Allegro Vivo E Spirito - Christian Funke/Jurgen Rost
Son No.1 in A: 1. Allegretto Ben Moderato - Christian Funke/Peter Rosel
Son No.1 in A: 2. Allegro - Christian Funke/Peter Rosel
Son No.1 in A: 3. Recitativo-Fant - Christian Funke/Peter Rosel
Son No.1 in A: 4. Allegretto Poco Mosso - Christian Funke/Peter Rosel

Bach, Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin, recorded on viola

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amazing recording
Almost Perfect
Slapin's Bach - comet in the sky!

Bach, Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin, recorded on viola

Manufacturer: Eroica Classical Recordings
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ASIN: B00000IK0B
Release Date: 2000-01-06

Tracks:

Adagio
Fugue
Siciliano
Presto
Grave
Fugue
Andante
Allegro
Adagio
Fugue
Largo
Allegro Assai

Tracks:

Allemande
Double
Courante
Double
Sarabande
Double
Bourree
Double
Allemande
Courante
Sarabande
Gigue
Chaconne
Prelude
Loure
Gavotte and Rondo
Minuets 1 and 2
Bourree
Gigue
Allemande
Courante
Sarabande
Bourree Anglaise

Album Description

(CD One) The first complete recording of J.S. Bach's Sonatas and Partitas for Violin and the Unaccompanied Partita for Flute (BWV 1001-1006 and 1013) on viola. This epic recording, containing over two hours of stunning virtuoso playing, is a milestone in the history of the recorded viola.

(CD Two) This two CD set of shorter works includes Paganini Caprices 5 and 13, a new transcription of Ernst's fiendishly difficult variations on the Last Rose, Bloch's Prayer, Kreisler's Praeludium and Allegro, Handel's Largo (from Xerxes), premieres of works by Richard Lane and Scott Slapin, and several movements from Bach's 'Cello Suites and Handel's Violin Sonatas

Johann Sebastian Bach, was an able performer on virtually all stringed instruments, but he preferred to play the viola. In fact, he gave up being concertmaster of the Weimar court band in 1717 to play viola with the group. Bach composed the Six Sonatas and Partitas for Violin and the Unaccompanied Partita for Flute in Gothen around 1720. It is therefore quite conceivable that Bach himself played many of these works on viola. Bach later transcribed many individual movements for organ, lute and as instrumental movements in cantatas.

Each sonata begins with a slow, often improvisational movement which leads directly into a fugue. The slow movement often gives the impression of a vocal melody with instrumental accompaniment. The Third Sonata is the only exception; it has a steady rhythm throughout and gives the impression of four instruments playing at once!

The first movements always lead directly into fugues. These movements also create the impression of three (or even four) instruments playing at the same time.

The third movements are all moto perpetuos in two sections designed to display the skill and agility of the performer and to show off the brilliance of the instrument. These movements have often been performed as separate encore pieces.

The Partitas are more unpredictable in form that the Sonatas but do follow a general outline. The Partitas are composed entirely of dance movements, thus making them (in Bach's time) unsuitable for performances in church. Occasionally these dance movements are introduced by a prelude (such as in the Third Partita). Each Partita remains in the same key throughout. Often movements are simply variations on one another. In the First Partita each dance movement is followed by a double (a variation).It is interesting to note that Bach was neither commissioned to compose the Sonatas and Partitas nor did he write them for anyone in particular. It is assumed that they were written with the same pedagogical aim with which Paganini one-hundred years later composed his famous Twenty-four Caprices. Notes by Peter Rizzo.

Customer Reviews:

amazing recording.......2006-11-24

If you like the traditional violin version but would've always wished to hear these masterpieces for the first time again, you'll be very pleased to enjoy Scott Slapin performing them on viola. I'm not an expert and so can't comment on whether is it done technically right or not (I think it is performed great, compared to violin version maybe with some limitations of the instrument which it wasn't originally written for); however, I can't recommend it enough - get it, worth every penny. I unfortunately received two identical disks No.1 in the jewel case, but Amazon is swiftly sending replacement. The advantage of this mishap is that I have something very nice to look forward.

Almost Perfect.......2005-09-23

Without a doubt, Scott Slapin is an amazing violist. His transcription of Bach's Sonatas and Partitas are magnificent. The fuller tone of the viola plays well with these violin pieces. Although Slapin maintains a good tone throughout all the pieces, there are many areas where you can hear him strike other strings when crossing to another string. I often overlook these minor details simply because Mr. Slapin plays with great passion, and this is one of the only viola transcriptions of the Sonatas and Partitas that can be found.

Slapin's Bach - comet in the sky!.......2004-05-18

The viola has come along way - especially in the amount of recordings now available. In my opinion, the cornerstone of any string library is the selections of unaccompanied Bach, which until now have been lacking for the viola. While there have been many 'Cello Suites' there has not been until recently a complete recording of the Sonatas and Partitas.
Mr. Slapin's recording is a Godsend! The technical aspects of his playing are great, intonation solid, no sacrifice of dexterity or finesse in bowing. The melodic line is never lost. Tempos are not slower due to the larger instrument. What I loved most of all was the elegance, strength and romantic qualities of his interpretations. It is one of the most satisfying recordings of these pieces I have heard, and I have heard them all!
You can't go wrong with this great recording!
Violists. Get this now!

Per Monsieur Pisendel: Six Virtuoso Violin Sonatas of the Baroque

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Per Monsieur Pisendel: Six Virtuoso Violin Sonatas of the Baroque

Manufacturer: Avie
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ASIN: B00008RH0M
Release Date: 2003-03-11

Johannes Mattheson: Der Brauchbare Virtuoso (The Honest Virtuoso) - 12 Sonatas for Solo Violin or Flute with Continuo

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Johannes Mattheson: Der Brauchbare Virtuoso (The Honest Virtuoso) - 12 Sonatas for Solo Violin or Flute with Continuo

Manufacturer: Alpha Productions
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ASIN: B0000UYNGM
Release Date: 2003-10-13

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Der Brauchbare Virtuoso

12 Sonatas for Violin, Flute & Continuo

Diana Baroni, traverse flute
Pablo Valetti, violin
Petr Skalka, cello
Dirk Börner, harpsichord

'Der Brauchbare Virtuoso', the honest virtuoso, are extraordinary rich and every one of the 12 sonatas are striking in its originality. Each one has its own emotion, its own specific structure, which - with two exceptions - is never repeated. Johannes Mattheson's professional activities are impressive: he was a composer, organist, harpsichordist, singer, conductor, lexicographer, theorist, translater, publisher, diplomat, jurist, architect, and an expert in trade and finance. A close friend of Handel, his output as a composer is colossal, including operas, oratorios, and Passions, cantatas, chamber works and harpsichord or organ pieces. Tragically, most of the scores were lost in the bombing of Hamburg in the Second World War. But a number of those were indeed saved. This 2CD set of sonatas is beautifully packaged with 46 pages of notes in French and English. Another ALPHA Productions triumph! Enjoy!

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