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Bach: Complete Sonatas & Partitas for Violin Solo Reviews
Bach: Complete Sonatas & Partitas for Violin Solo Reviews
| 44 of 46 people found the following review helpful  Rachel Podger's sunny-toned masterpiece, By This review is from: Bach: Complete Sonatas & Partitas for Violin Solo (Audio CD) Rachel Podger has become one of the top artists of the Baroque violin and - like most of the great violin masters past and present - faces one of Baroque music's most challenging tests in these solo masterpieces of Bach. Musical technique aside, Podger's solo works here stand out from others for their smooth, warm, upbeat tones and most impressive intonation - but perhaps less for its sheer panache (as heard in her red-hot Vivaldi 'la Strav.'concertos).Part of her beautiful tone must be due to 1739 Persarinius she used in addition to the pristine and vivid, all-digital recording Channel recording. But, where other performers emphasize the deeper, edgy emotive qualities of these intricate works, Podger takes a most pleasant, sunny line that with a smoother, less 'edgy' tonal quality. She presents a most human side of these works with an intonation that borders on perfection along with a fluidity and ease that commands admiration. If you prefer a strict Baroque... Read more 35 of 38 people found the following review helpful Incredible warmth, By Scott68 (Columbus, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews This review is from: Bach: Complete Sonatas & Partitas for Violin Solo (Audio CD) I have played these works forever and have listened to so many recordings but the reason I like this one so much is Podger's ability to mezmorize without the use of vibrato, well she does use vibrato but only as an ornament. Her tone is warm and colorful, her staccato is powerful and completely convincing, her intonation flawless. If only I could play them this well I would be happy.There seems to be an ongoing debate in the violin community about playing Baroque music with no vibrato and with authentic instruments. While I do not support this belief, I like all recordings for their subtle differences in tone and vibrato. Of course my favorite solo Bach recordings are by Szeryng, Milstein, Hahn, Rosand, and Perlman (I like all of them for different reasons) but I enjoy this recording equally. Anyone who plays Bach that well should be heard and I look forward to her future releases. I give this CD 5 stars without hesitation, her interpretation is completely unique. Yummy! 19 of 21 people found the following review helpful  A personal comparison of various recordings of Bach's Partitas and Sonatas for Solo Violin, By This review is from: Bach: Complete Sonatas & Partitas for Violin Solo (Audio CD) I have only been listening to nine different recordings of these works, so I am in fact a complete novice in the field (and no musicologist at all), all the same I will try to give short comments on these nine interpretations that just might help you to choose which set you want to buy.My personal favourite is no doubt John Holloway's recording (on ECM). When I first heard it I had only been listening to Shlomo Mintz (on DG) and Hilary Hahn (on Sony), so I feared the great Ciaccona/Chaconne of BWV 1004, because both of those artists' interpretations of that movement sounded like musical warfare, full of shrieks and noises. But Hallelujah! Guess what happened? The movement made sense to me for the first time - in Holloway's hands it is actually music! And the rest of the set also sparkles in Holloway's recording. What is so special about Holloway's version is that it has an almost spiritual, metaphysical aspect to it that nobody else achieves. It is a recording full of... Read more |
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