Bach: 6 Sonatas & Partitas For Violin Alone

On this CD:

1. Sonata for solo violin No. 1 in G minor, BWV 1001
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach


2. Partita for solo violin No. 1 in B minor, BWV 1002
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach


3. Sonata for solo violin No. 1 in G minor, BWV 1001
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach


4. Partita for solo violin No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach


5. Sonata for solo violin No. 3 in C major, BWV 1005
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach


6. Partita for solo violin No. 3 in E major, BWV 1006
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach


Bach: 6 Sonatas & Partitas For Violin Alone, Music, Johann Sebastian Bach, Chamber, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music, Violin Solo
Bach: Cello Suites, Sonatas & Partitas for Solo Violin - Christian Tetzlaff & Ralph Kirshbaum (4 CD's)
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 Bach: Cello Suites, Sonatas & Partitas for Solo Violin - Christian Tetzlaff & Ralph Kirshbaum (4 CD's)
Christian Tetzlaff , Ralph Kirshbaum , and Johann Sebastian Bach
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ASIN: B00030FJ9Y
Release Date: 2004-11-16

Tracks:

  1. 1. Adagio - Christian Tetzlaff
  2. 2. Fuga (Allegro) - Christian Tetzlaff
  3. 3. Siciliana - Christian Tetzlaff
  4. 4. Presto - Christian Tetzlaff
  5. 1. Allemanda - Christian Tetzlaff
  6. Double - Christian Tetzlaff
  7. 2. Corrente - Christian Tetzlaff
  8. Double (Presto) - Christian Tetzlaff
  9. 3. Sarabande - Christian Tetzlaff
  10. Double - Christian Tetzlaff
  11. 4. Bourree - Christian Tetzlaff
  12. Double - Christian Tetzlaff
  13. 1. Grave - Christian Tetzlaff
  14. 2. Fuga - Christian Tetzlaff
  15. 3. Andante - Christian Tetzlaff
  16. 4. Allegro - Christian Tetzlaff

Tracks:

  1. 1. Allemanda - Christian Tetzlaff
  2. 2. Corrente - Christian Tetzlaff
  3. 3. Sarabanda - Christian Tetzlaff
  4. 4. Giga - Christian Tetzlaff
  5. 5. Ciaccona - Christian Tetzlaff
  6. 1. Adagio - Christian Tetzlaff
  7. 2. Fuga - Christian Tetzlaff
  8. 3. Largo - Christian Tetzlaff
  9. 4. Allegro Assai - Christian Tetzlaff
  10. 1. Preludio - Christian Tetzlaff
  11. 2. Loure - Christian Tetzlaff
  12. 3. Gavotte En Rondo - Christian Tetzlaff
  13. 4. Menuet 1/Menuet 2 - Christian Tetzlaff
  14. 5. Bourree - Christian Tetzlaff
  15. 6. Gigue - Christian Tetzlaff

Tracks:

  1. 1. Prelude - Ralph Kirshbaum
  2. 2. Allemande - Ralph Kirshbaum
  3. 3. Courante - Ralph Kirshbaum
  4. 4. Sarabande - Ralph Kirshbaum
  5. 5. Menuet 1 & 2 - Ralph Kirshbaum
  6. 6. Gigue - Ralph Kirshbaum
  7. 1. Prelude - Ralph Kirshbaum
  8. 2. Allemande - Ralph Kirshbaum
  9. 3. Courante - Ralph Kirshbaum
  10. 4. Sarabande - Ralph Kirshbaum
  11. 5. Bourree 1 & 2 - Ralph Kirshbaum
  12. 6. Gigue - Ralph Kirshbaum
  13. 1. Prelude - Ralph Kirshbaum
  14. 2. Allemande - Ralph Kirshbaum
  15. 3. Courante - Ralph Kirshbaum
  16. 4. Sarabande - Ralph Kirshbaum
  17. 5. Gavotte 1 & 2 - Ralph Kirshbaum
  18. 6. Gigue - Ralph Kirshbaum

Tracks:

  1. 1. Prelude - Ralph Kirshbaum
  2. 2. Allemande - Ralph Kirshbaum
  3. 3. Courante - Ralph Kirshbaum
  4. 4. Sarabande - Ralph Kirshbaum
  5. 5. Menuet 1 & 2 - Ralph Kirshbaum
  6. 6. Gigue - Ralph Kirshbaum
  7. 1. Prelude - Ralph Kirshbaum
  8. 2. Allemande - Ralph Kirshbaum
  9. 3. Courante - Ralph Kirshbaum
  10. 4. Sarabande - Ralph Kirshbaum
  11. 5. Bourree 1 & 2 - Ralph Kirshbaum
  12. 6. Gigue - Ralph Kirshbaum
  13. 1. Prelude - Ralph Kirshbaum
  14. 2. Allemande - Ralph Kirshbaum
  15. 3. Courante - Ralph Kirshbaum
  16. 4. Sarabande - Ralph Kirshbaum
  17. 5. Gavotte 1 & 2 - Ralph Kirshbaum
  18. 6. Gigue - Ralph Kirshbaum

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Excellent overall.......2006-03-28

The two works presented in this bargain set represent Johann Sebastian Bach's greatest contribution to the solo string reportoire.

Although usually marginalized, the Cello Suites are hidden diamonds in the solo literature, requiring a depth of humanity and musicality that few performers actually achieve, so concerned as they are with simply hacking away at this seemingly simple music. Kirshbaum's reading is full of warmth and power, and his instrument (from Bach's time period) sings almost of its own accord. Tempi are just right; the sense of pacing in the G Major Prelude is magnificent, giving the piece a gently rocking feel. Kirshbaum's double stopping (as called for by many of the Allemanda movements) is impeccable and very clean; the harsh, biting sound such double-stopping requires from other performers is not present here.

The focal point of the set is, of course, Christian Tetzlaff's reading of the Six Solos. In comparison with the "big names," such as Perlman, Milstein, and Grumiaux, Tetzlaff cannot quite compete. His tempi are exceedingly swift, and he lacks much of the humanity present in Milstein and Menuhin. As a result, the quicker movements, such as the E Major Preludio and the B minor Doubles, sound less like the masterpieces they are and more like simple etudes to be sawed away on.

Tetzlaff's traversal of the Chaconne, however, is a breathless, exciting journey, and he is in top form during the massive fugues in each sonata. The recording location, while resonant, allows the violin's sound to sing without losing it in a sea of reverb. Although he suffers from tempi issues, Tetzlaff's technique is never in doubt, and he is solid and secure (perhaps even a bit too secure) during this recording.

Overall, despite issues with tempi in the Six Solos, this set is a great bargain, and hopefully Tetzlaff will decide to record these pieces again later in life.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful.......2006-01-10

I've been listening to and studying Bach's solo cello and violin works for over 30 years. Although I love this music dearly, it's rare that I'm surprized by it anymore. However, listening to Tetzlaff and Kirshbaum, I felt as if I were hearing them for the first time all over again. Both musicians are such masters of their instruments that their "technique" never intrudes on the music. These are really breathtaking performances.

5 out of 5 stars Unbelievable!.......2005-10-19

Both these artists are exceptional. I have always had trouble listening to "anybody else's interpretation" of the bach cello suites, being a cellist myself. This one is truly outstanding. The excellent Bach solo violin interpretation by Christian Tetzlaff is just an added plus -- I was most impressed that my father listened through all the way and just made one or two comments about how the music was "alive". He was rapt. My father doesn't do that easily.
Italian Cello Sonatas
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ASIN: B0000057MG
Release Date: 1994-09-20

Tracks:

  1. Sonata In A Major: 1. Adagio
  2. Sonata In A Major: 2. Allegro
  3. Sonata In E Minor: 1. Largo
  4. Sonata In E Minor: 2. Allegro
  5. Sonata In E Minor: 3. Largo
  6. Sonata In E Minor: 4. Allegro
  7. Sonata In D minor: 1. Preludio
  8. Sonata In D minor: 2. Allemanda
  9. Sonata In D minor: 3. Sarabanda
  10. Sonata In D minor: 4. Giga
  11. Sonata In D Major: 1. Allegro - Locatelli Sonata in D Major
  12. Sonata In D Major: 2. Adagio - Locatelli Sonata in D Major
  13. Sonata In D Major: 3. Minuetto
  14. Sonata In E Major: 1. Grave
  15. Sonata In E Major: 2. Allegro
  16. Sonata In E Major: 3. Allegro (tempo di gavotta)
  17. Sonata In E Major: 4. Largo
  18. Sonata In E Major: 5. Allegro
  19. Sonata In G Minor, BWV 1029: 1. Vivace
  20. Sonata In G Minor, BWV 1029: 2. Adagio
  21. Sonata In G Minor, BWV 1029: 3. Allegro

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely Exquisite!.......2006-10-06

This is a fabulous recording! The music and musicianship are superb. The Vivaldi is soulful and the Locatelli and Valentini sonatas are virtuoso pieces wonderfully played. The third Bach sonata was placed on this CD because it did not fit on the Mercury set with the Bach suites. It is a bit of a change of pace (certainly not an Italian cello sonata!). But Sebok is perhaps the best of Starker's collaborators. Their lifelong friendship and shared musical tastes make this one of the best recordings of this Bach sonata. You have to own this CD if you already own the Mercury edition of the Bach solo suites with the other two Bach sonatas.

I am not sure what the "one star" reviewer was thinking. Perhaps he was expecting Baroque a la Jacqueline DuPre...

1 out of 5 stars Technique isn't everything.......2005-11-27

In this recording, Janos Starker proves what true musicians around the globe already know: technique is definitely not everything. These performances are so bland and dry, but you'll never hear him make a mistake. I'd really rather listen to someone who plays with expression but who makes little errors anyday over Janos. I know he's really highly esteemed in the cello world, but he really oughtta stay away from Baroque. These performances are about as gripping as a Slip-`N-Slide. Add to it that he plays all the music like it's Ravel or Brahms (i like both of them, but way different style); the vibrato machine is constantly on - TURN IT OFF! ARE YOU TRYING TO SOUND LIKE A BEL CANTO OPERA SINGER?, tuning is A440, clanky bright PIANO for accompaniment, no one playing continuo - the guy OBVIOUSLY doesn't give a flying fig about authenticity, or the composer's intentions. To sum it up, if you want a recording that sounds like the Suzuki Cello School tapes with way less expression and an even hokier sounding piano, buy this recording. Everyone else, beware.

5 out of 5 stars Superb Starker.......2001-04-28

This collection of Italian Cello Sonatas by the great Janos Starker is one of the most delightful chamber albums I own. The world renowned cellist was joined on this 1966 recording by pianist Stephen Swedish on five of the selections, and by his frequent collaborator Gyorgy Sebok on the Bach Sonata in G minor, which was recorded in 1963 and added to this collection to increase its length (it is a welcome addition musically too). The selections here range from famous composers like Bach, Boccherini and Vivaldi, to the lesser known Corelli, Locatelli and Valentini. For me, the common thread of this recording is the passionate performances of Starker. Whether it is the happy bounce of the Vivaldi Allegro, the sublime rendering of the Boccherini Adagio, or the precise interplay with Sebok on the Bach Sonata, Starker plays masterfully and his cello is captured in rich, full sound by the Mercury Living Presence recording technique. This is an excellent purchase for all cello enthusiasts.
Cello Adagios
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ASIN: B0001WU1QK
Release Date: 2004-05-11

Tracks:

  1. Carnival Of The Animals - Bruno Canino
  2. Vocalise, Op.34 No.14 - Lynn Harrell
  3. Thais - Julian Lloyd Webber
  4. Adagio - Janos Starker
  5. Apres Un Reve - Bruno Canino
  6. Adagio - Julian Lloyd Webber
  7. Ave Maria - Julian Lloyd Webber
  8. Adagio - Julian Lloyd Webber
  9. Traumerei (Dreaming) - Bruno Canino
  10. Notturno: Andante - Julian Lloyd Webber
  11. Sicilienne - Bruno Canino
  12. An Die Musik, D547 - Bruno Canino
  13. Reverie - Julian Lloyd Webber
  14. Prayer - Bruno Canino
  15. Ebben? Ne Andro Lontana - Bruno Canino
  16. Salut D'amour, Op.12 - Bruno Canino
  17. Valse Sentimentale, Op.15 No.6 - Samuel Sanders
  18. Kol Nidrei, Op.47 - Julian Lloyd Webber

Tracks:

  1. Air (Air On A G String) - Julian Lloyd Webber
  2. Clair De Lune - Julian Lloyd Webber
  3. Elegie, Op.24 - Jullian Lloyd Webber
  4. Andante - Heinrich Schiff
  5. Romance In D Minor, Op.62 - Julian Lloyd Webber
  6. Beau Soir - Bruno Canino
  7. Sicilienne, Op.78 - Bruno Canino
  8. Panis Angelicus - Julian Lloyd Webber
  9. Nocturne In E Flat Major, Op.9 No.2 - Julian Lloyd Webber
  10. Cantabile - Samuel Sanders
  11. Liebesleid - Samuel Sanders
  12. Adagio Ma Non Troppo - Janos Starker
  13. Bereuse - Julian Lloyd Webber
  14. Cantilena - Julian Lloyd Webber
  15. Melodie, Op.20 No.1 - Julian Lloyd Webber

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars really like it.......2007-03-05

This is the first classical cd I have ever bought. The two-disc album was a great price. I really love the performance of Lynn Harrell. I like the collection of Adagios because they are perfect to fall asleep to or study to.
Beethoven: The Masterworks (Box Set)
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ASIN: B00062FLHE
Release Date: 2004-11-30

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Mostly good.......2007-05-26

A bit of a mixed bag. The symphonies are superb. This is one of the great symphony cycles. The piano sonatas are good, very good (analog) sound. The quartets are well recorded indeed, but there are better cycles out there. The rest is OK, and the sound is genrally good.

3 out of 5 stars Look at the List of Performers First.......2006-11-17

If you want most of Beethoven sitting on one bookshelf, this is a great bargain (especially if you shop for it on amazon.de). But few if any of the performances represent the pinnacles of interpretation that most listeners demand when Beethoven is the composer. The symphonies for instance: can Blomstedt be compared to Furtwangler or (if you lean toward historically informed instrumentation) Gardiner? Most amazingly, the artists who perform the quartets -- the heart of Beethoven's music -- are not even named in the listing.
On the other hand: Vivaldi: The Masterworks is a collection including the very best interpreters, such as Fabio Biondi! Bach Edition (complete Bach) is a fabulous selection of recordings made over 20 years, and almost the same praise can be given the Complete Mozart.

5 out of 5 stars this "masterworks" series is available much more cheaply from Amazon France.......2006-05-28

there are several sets in this series and it's much cheaper to buy these from Amazon France.

included are bach, beethoven, vivaldi, brahms, dvorak, schubert, handel, hayden, and mendelssohn.

they're even cheaper than the list price once u go through the checkout (VAT is removed for overseas (out-of-france) purchases).

**also, the 'complete works of mozart' set is much cheaper there (or at Amazon Germany), too. the 'complete works of bach' is due out later this year.

3 out of 5 stars You heard guy below: Beethoven needs the royality checks! .......2006-04-07

There is quality beyond the Austrian green cardboard (which is lovely to look at, to say the least). In fact, the performance of the symphonies (Dresden Staatskapelle and Herbert Blomstedt) is alone worth the price. The Staatskapelle is a solid group, and Blomstedt, although less wellknown, holds his own. It should be mentioned that Blomstedt recorded many of the most celebrated 20th composition CDs on the market, and definitely knows his stuff. Peter Wohlert recorded mostly for compiliation lables, but to be selected by the Berlin Phil shows that he is a formdiable conductor in rank as well.

Should you buy this collection then? Given the fact that each CD cost $1.75, there is definitely the bargin factor. However, Beethoven's music desveres the top interpreters and musicians of our time - and this applies for all of his music, not just the symphonic. If you are into bargins, then proceed to buy this collection. However, if you save up a bit more, you can buy Karajan's 1963 Beethovens symphonies along with Kempff's 1956 sonata cycles for just a bit more than 70 bucks. Shop around for the string quartets, and the complete overtures should range anywhere from 15 to 30 bucks depending on the conductor/ensemble.

Overall, this is certainly an exceptional bargin. However, quality matter more than money. Besides, chicks dig people with sophisticated tastes.

5 out of 5 stars Buy my box Set!.......2006-03-21

Awesome deal, 40 CD box set of me, Beethoven! There are 3 principle reasons you should buy this box set:

This box is QUALITY my friend, made of the finest, Austrian cardboard with a lovely green finish, it is made to last! You can just set it on your dresser and whenever you need a Beethoven fix you can just pull a CD out. But don't you hate getting your CDs out of order so you can't find what the hell you're looking for?! Not with this set! They are well organized into symphonies, concerti, sonatas and such, so you can find EXACTLY what your looking for, and they have big numbers on them so you can put them right back where they belong.

And the music! Need we go into this, composed through the inspiration of God himself and penned by the greatest composer who ever walked the streets of Vienna, me, Beethoven! Top notch, all done by top performers and recorded at high, clear, digital quality, stick one in your stereo and rock out man! All of my great and mighty works are here, absolutely sublime!

Lastly, you'll be supporting me, I need those royalty checks to keep rolling in!

Buy it if you love me or just buy it if you want people to think that you're sophisticated (the chicks also dig it, I should know: Antonie Brentano, giggity!), you can't go wrong!
The Art of Ruggiero Ricci
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    		The Art of Ruggiero Ricci

    Manufacturer: Vox (Classical)
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    ASIN: B0001NPTX4
    Release Date: 2005-10-18
    Bach: Complete Sonatas for Violin and Obbligato Harpsichord / Pinnock, Podger
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • An unexpected delight
    • Wonderful and Stirring
    • Exceptional Sonata Recording
    • Words should fail me
    • Podger gets better and better
    		 Bach: Complete Sonatas for Violin and Obbligato Harpsichord / Pinnock, Podger
    Rachel Podger , and Trevor Pinnock
    Manufacturer: Channel Classics Nl
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    ASIN: B00005056Z
    Release Date: 2001-01-09

    Tracks:

    1. Son No.6 in G, BWV1019: Allegro - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger
    2. Son No.6 in G, BWV1019: Largo - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger
    3. Son No.6 in G, BWV1019: Allegro (Cembalo Solo) - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger
    4. Son No.6 in G, BWV1019: Adagio - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger
    5. Son No.6 in G, BWV1019: Allegro - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger
    6. Son No.1 in b, BWV1014: Adagio - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger
    7. Son No.1 in b, BWV1014: Allegro - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger
    8. Son No.1 in b, BWV1014: Andante - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger
    9. Son No.1 in b, BWV1014: Allegro - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger
    10. Son No.2 in A, BWV1015: Dolce - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger
    11. Son No.2 in A, BWV1015: Allegro - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger
    12. Son No.2 in A, BWV1015: Andante Un Poco - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger
    13. Son No.2 in A, BWV1015: Presto - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger
    14. Son No.3 in E, BWV1016: Adagio - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger
    15. Son No.3 in E, BWV1016: Allegro - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger
    16. Son No.3 in E, BWV1016: Adagio Ma Non Tanto - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger
    17. Son No.3 in E, BWV1016: Allegro - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger
    18. Continuo Son in e, BWV1023: (Allegro) - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger/Jonathan Manson
    19. Continuo Son in e, BWV1023: Adagio Ma Non Tanto - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger/Jonathan Manson
    20. Continuo Son in e, BWV1023: Allemanda - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger/Jonathan Manson
    21. Continuo Son in e, BWV1023: Gigue - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger/Jonathan Manson

    Tracks:

    1. Continuo Son in G, BWV1021: Adagio - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger/Jonathan Manson
    2. Continuo Son in G, BWV1021: Vivace - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger/Jonathan Manson
    3. Continuo Son in G, BWV1021: Largo - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger/Jonathan Manson
    4. Continuo Son in G, BWV1021: Presto - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger/Jonathan Manson
    5. Son No.4 in c, BWV1017: Largo - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger
    6. Son No.4 in c, BWV1017: Allegro - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger
    7. Son No.4 in c, BWV1017: Adagio - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger
    8. Son No.4 in c, BWV1017: Allegro - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger
    9. Son No.5 in f, BWV1018: (Largo) - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger
    10. Son No.5 in f, BWV1018: Allegro - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger
    11. Son No.5 in f, BWV1018: Adagio - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger
    12. Son No.5 in f, BWV1018: Vivace - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger
    13. Son No.6 in G, BWV1019a: Vivace - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger/Jonathan Manson
    14. Son No.6 in G, BWV1019a: Largo - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger/Jonathan Manson
    15. Son No.6 in G, BWV1019a: Cembalo Solo - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger/Jonathan Manson
    16. Son No.6 in G, BWV1019a: Adagio - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger/Jonathan Manson
    17. Son No.6 in G, BWV1019a: Vn Solo E Basso L'accompagnato - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger/Jonathan Manson
    18. Son No.6 in G, BWV1019a: Presto Ab Initio Repetatur Et Claudatur - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger/Jonathan Manson
    19. Son No.6 Version 2, BWV1019a: Cantabile Ma Un Poco Adagio - Trevor Pinnock/Rachel Podger

    Amazon.com

    Rachel Podger's growing reputation among early-music enthusiasts is buttressed by this set of Bach's sonatas for violin and continuo. Her intonation is always on target, her tone sweet but not cloying. While she shares the understated interpretive stance of so many historically informed performers, she allows the emotions to shine through in, for example, the opening Largo of Sonata No. 5. And where the dancelike elements are to the fore, as in the Allegro of No. 6, she shows she can swing with the best. She's aided immeasurably by harpsichordist Trevor Pinnock, whose alert playing is enjoyable throughout. When Bach gives the continuo player his moment in the sun, as in the solo third movement of No. 6, he cuts loose with shapely playing that almost steals the show. So fans of current styles in early-music performance will enjoy this set, though they'll find more excitement in Andrew Manze's Harmonia Mundi set and in Fabio Bondi's on Opus 111. --Dan Davis

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars An unexpected delight.......2005-08-10

    Within the first minute of listening to this CD, one is immediately captivated by Rachel Podger's gorgeous tone and intonation - a truly mellifluous sonority that ranks with the finest. Her subtle phrasings, gentle-but-sparing vibrato and deft bowing technique combine to produce a sound that is effortlessly cantabile, highly refreshing and never tiring to hear. She shapes her melody lines with great artistry and elegance - producing a sonorities of pure delight. Plus, her intonation sounds superbly "in tune" - which sometimes cannot be said about some violin music (especially that with a period violin). You hear all of these fine artistic qualities too in her Bach solo violin partitas/sonatas recordings (Channel) - complex pieces of music that are not only very difficult to play but even more difficult to make sound beautiful. Rachel Podger makes all this music of Bach sound not only easy but unusually beautiful - where you can listen to the entire CD without feeling it is too much.

    Equally adept at this music is the ever-competent Baroque master, Mr. Trevor Pinnock, who not only provides interesting accompanyment to Podger but especially shines in the spotlit keyboard runs and solos. In these he maintains a spirited progression and crisp articulations throughout that keeps one in rapt attention. His cembalo solo in the #6 allegro (track 3) is downright sexy and can make one want to jump up and dance. His harpsichord sound is exceptionally warm and inviting (as harpsichords go) and not "clancky" as some can be. I surprisingly loved it. This is important for listening to an entire CD featuring that instrument! If you normally do not warm to the sound of the harpsichord, you may be pleasantly surprized that you like Pinnock's harpsichord here. Both musicians maintain an ideal balance between them with a delightfull interaction throughout the music that never seems labored or monotonous. Not an easy task for such music featuring only two instuments over two CD's.

    Sometimes it is hard to define what exactly makes a fine performance but you know it when you hear it - and this is one of those. This duo's playing is completely in synch and makes the music come alive in a very natural and enjoyable way. Together, they bring out more of a carefree exuberance and lyrical depth in this music that others might not plumb. Also, the sound quality is sparkling and realistic - really superb. This CD was highly rated by Gramophone and Penguin Guide who give high marks for this duo's marvelous performance. The other performance that gets high marks from many guides is the lively version by Biondi & Allessandrini on Op. 111 done with Biondi's characteristic Italian expressivity and panache ... but it is a hard CD to find. In short, this beautiful recording - one of Podger's finest - is a gem not to be missed by the Baroque lover.

    5 out of 5 stars Wonderful and Stirring.......2004-06-13

    Pinnock and Podger play wonderfully together. I never tire of this CD. Many joyful moments and many lovely, expressive moments. How does Podger do it? I could listen to her playing all day.

    5 out of 5 stars Exceptional Sonata Recording.......2001-05-08

    Two CD collection of Bach's Sonatas for violin and harpsichord. I have always been a great fan of the harpsichord, and here Pinnock is outstanding in is chamber music capability.

    The resonance of Podger's instrument is wonderful, so full and throaty and lyrical. I especially like the spirited Allegro to Sonata No. 6, and Pinnock's harpsichord solo on the Allegro of that opening Sonata.

    The complexities of Bach's composition are here richly interpretated with good tempo and balance. The Cantabile is wonderfully charming.

    A great Bach collection.

    5 out of 5 stars Words should fail me.......2001-03-02

    but here they are. I bought my first copy of Bach's Violin and Harpsichord Sonatas after seeing the movie Tom Jones in about 1964. The sound track of the film features some lively harpsichord playing and I wanted to hear more. Unfortunately (I thought) the only lp of harpsichord music available had violin in addition, as well as viola da gamba. The version of the Bach sonatas by Menuhim, Malcolm and Gauntlett has been out of print for years, but it was a hum-dinger. It seduced me. I have bought other versions since then and always been disappointed until now. Podger, Pinnock and Jonathan Manson have done an amazing job.

    Caution: if you buy this, close the curtains before playing. Otherwise your neighbors might get to see you dancing around in ecstacy. This stuff is refined rock and roll.

    4 out of 5 stars Podger gets better and better.......2001-01-13

    Rachel Podger, concertmaster of Trevor Pinnock's The English Concert, is a fresh and winning violinist. Her sound is warm and accurate, and this recording can be recommended. She is more straightforward and natural in these marvelous sonatas than Andrew Manze, who was not at his best in his recent HM version. But my numero uno choice still is Fabio Biondi and Rinaldo Alessandrini in OPUS111. The Italian dream team play like gods, and the superior OPUS111 sound make their version the most desirable of all.
    J.S. Bach: 6 Sonatas & Partitas for Violin Solo
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Excelllent
    		 J.S. Bach: 6 Sonatas & Partitas for Violin Solo

    Manufacturer: Vanguard Classics
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    ASIN: B0000CABBG
    Release Date: 2003-10-21

    Tracks:

    1. Adagio
    2. Fuga
    3. Siciliana
    4. Presto
    5. Allemande
    6. Double
    7. Courante
    8. Double
    9. Sarabande
    10. Double
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    12. Double
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    14. Fuga
    15. Andante
    16. Allegro

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    1. Allemande
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    3. Sarabande
    4. Gigue
    5. Chaconne
    6. Adagio
    7. Fuga
    8. Largo
    9. Allegro Assai
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    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Excelllent.......2007-02-07

    This edition of Bachs Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin are of a very high standard, and also has a very good tone, although the recording is not recently.
    Masters of the Bow: Cello
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      Release Date: 2003-05-13

      Tracks:

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      3. Pezzo - Maurice Gendron
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      5. Gigue - Pierre Fournier
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      Bach: Suites for Solo Cello; Sonatas in G & D Major [Hybrid SACD]
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • Great sound quality, but where's the G minor sonata?
      		 Bach: Suites for Solo Cello; Sonatas in G & D Major [Hybrid SACD]

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      ASIN: B0001BPPNA
      Release Date: 2004-10-12

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars Great sound quality, but where's the G minor sonata?.......2006-12-02

      Recently, I have been replacing my very favorite classical records with CD's. I've always loved my Mercury records of Bach Cello Suites, played by Starker, so decided to purchase the CD. I also have the record of the Cello Sonatas with Starker & Sebok, which are equally wonderful. I decided to purchase the SACD of this recoding because it also included the Sonata set, or so I thought. If I only wanted the suites I probably would have bought the RCA Victor set based on the reviews here.

      Upon receiving this SACD, I decided to check the sound quality against my records, which have a wonderful warm sound. I found that the sound on the suites was almost indistinguishable between the record and SACD (the only difference being that the record played a little louder at the same volume level). On the sonatas, the records sounded a touch mushy. The SACD was crisper without loosing any of the warmth.

      Than I noticed that the SACD only included two of the three sonatas that are on the record. The beautiful G minor sonata (which is my favorite) was not included. This recording in terms of artistry and technical quality deserves 5 stars, but because of the stupid decision to exclude the G minor sonata I take away a star
      Bach: Sonatas for Violin & Harpsichord, BWV 1014-1019; Sonatas for Viola da Gamba & Harpsichord, BWV 1027-1029
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • Another emblematic homage in Bach ` s memory!
      • The dynamic duo
      • Don't forget the cello.
      • quirky but satisfying
      		 Bach: Sonatas for Violin & Harpsichord, BWV 1014-1019; Sonatas for Viola da Gamba & Harpsichord, BWV 1027-1029

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      Tracks:

      1. Sonata No. 1 In B Minor, BWV 1014: I. Adagio
      2. Sonata No. 1 In B Minor, BWV 1014: II. Allegro
      3. Sonata No. 1 In B Minor, BWV 1014: III. Andante
      4. Sonata No. 1 In B Minor, BWV 1014: IV. Allegro
      5. Sonata No. 2 In A Major, BWV 1015: I. Without Tempo Indication
      6. Sonata No. 2 In A Major, BWV 1015: II. Allegro assai
      7. Sonata No. 2 In A Major, BWV 1015: III. Andante un poco
      8. Sonata No. 2 In A Major, BWV 1015: IV. Presto
      9. Sonata No. 3 In E Major, BWV 1016: I. Adagio
      10. Sonata No. 3 In E Major, BWV 1016: II. Allegro
      11. Sonata No. 3 In E Major, BWV 1016: III. Adagio ma non tanto
      12. Sonata No. 3 In E Major, BWV 1016: IV. Allegro
      13. Sonata No. 4 In C Minor, BWV 1017: I. Siciliano. Largo
      14. Sonata No. 4 In C Minor, BWV 1017: II. Allegro
      15. Sonata No. 4 In C Minor, BWV 1017: III. Adagio
      16. Sonata No. 4 In C Minor, BWV 1017: IV. Allegro

      Tracks:

      1. Sonata No. 5 In F Minor, BWV 1018: I. Largo
      2. Sonata No. 5 In F Minor, BWV 1018: II. Allegro
      3. Sonata No. 5 In F Minor, BWV 1018: III. Adagio
      4. Sonata No. 5 In F Minor, BWV 1018: IV. Vivace
      5. Sonata No. 6 In G Major, BWV 1019: I. Allegro
      6. Sonata No. 6 In G Major, BWV 1019: II. Largo
      7. Sonata No. 6 In G Major, BWV 1019: III. Allegro
      8. Sonata No. 6 In G Major, BWV 1019: IV. Adagio
      9. Sonata No. 6 In G Major, BWV 1019: V. Allegro
      10. Sonata No. 1 In G Major, BWV 1027: I. Adagio
      11. Sonata No. 1 In G Major, BWV 1027: II. Allegro ma non tanto
      12. Sonata No. 1 In G Major, BWV 1027: III. Andante
      13. Sonata No. 1 In G Major, BWV 1027: IV. Allegro moderato
      14. Sonata No. 2 In D Major, BWV 1028: I. Adagio
      15. Sonata No. 2 In D Major, BWV 1028: II. Allegro
      16. Sonata No. 2 In D Major, BWV 1028: III. Andante
      17. Sonata No. 2 In D Major, BWV 1028: IV. Allegro
      18. Sonata No. 3 In G Minor, BWV 1029: I. Vivace
      19. Sonata No. 3 In G Minor, BWV 1029: II. Adagio
      20. Sonata No. 3 In G Minor, BWV 1029: III. Allegro

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Another emblematic homage in Bach ` s memory!.......2006-03-01

      Glenn Gould in mutual collaboration with Jaime Laredo and Leonard Rose, made a brilliant account of these well known Bach 's arrangements. Impeccable musicality, superb phrasing, flawless sonority, egregious intonation, unerring lyricism and superb expressiveness make of this album a must-reference.

      Acquire it without blinking.

      5 out of 5 stars The dynamic duo.......2005-07-12

      Most of the recordings I have heard of the sonatas for Harpsicord and Violin use a Harpsicord not a piano. One of the things that happens is that the harpsicord tends to get "lost" as the violin is such a more powerfull instrument. Here the roles of both are equall and the pianist (Glen Gould) is a strong personality that makes himself felt in the music.

      The interaction between Gould and Laredo is electric. Both formidable artist together they create fireworks. The 1014 allegro for example which sounds quite layed back in Biondi's disk here really rocks - you can't help humming along to it (by the way I can't here Gould humming along to anything).

      I prefer this version to the Penguin Rosetted Grumiaux version (Harpsicord gets lost) and the highly regarded Biondii version (boring). I guess it is not that authentic but Gould brings out the beauty, liveliness and complexity of Bach better then any other Pianist I know of and Laredo is an exellent Violinist.

      I havn't had time to listen to the concertos with Rose yet that end the offering.

      This may not be the "reference" but if you are going to buy one recording of these works then buy this one!

      4 out of 5 stars Don't forget the cello........2003-10-10

      Notice that this contains the marvelous Gould - Rose collaboration on the three cello sonatas, still a perennial favorite of mine. This item may be the only way to come by this recording anymore.

      4 out of 5 stars quirky but satisfying.......2001-04-02

      Gould's Bach is so iconoclastic that it's sometimes difficult to imagine him playing chamber music, especially the sonatas for obbligato klavier and melody instrument, where the close parity between the solo player and the keyboard player's right hand calls for a sensitivity and flexibility that might have been beyond, or beneath, Gould's reach. So one should be primed for suprises in Gould's collaboration with Laredo-- and indeed, there is no lack of them. While this issue is a questionable choice for a "reference" version of the six sonatas, it is splendid and unusual, making a an excellent alternative to the many excellent performances (particularly on harpsichord) in the catalogue. Particular highlights are Laredo's playing in the final movement of the fourth sonata, and Gould's solo in the third movement of the sixth, for keyboard alone, as well as Gould's creative realizations of the ground bass in sections where the keyboard part is not fully written. Note: while Gould did make some recordings on the harpsichord, this disc (despite the title) gives us Gould on the piano.

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