Bach & Beyond, Pt. 1, Jennifer Koh's 2012 release on Çedille, is a straightforward and fairly standard recital of music for solo violin, though its chief interest lies in the high quality of her playing. Violin programs typically feature J.S. Bach's partitas, and Koh has selected the most popular, the Partita No. 3 in E major, BWV 1006, and the Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004, so the familiarity of these pieces goes a long way in making this CD marketable. Another composer who is regularly featured is Eugène Ysa˙e, whose ...
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Bach & Beyond, Pt. 1, Jennifer Koh's 2012 release on Çedille, is a straightforward and fairly standard recital of music for solo violin, though its chief interest lies in the high quality of her playing. Violin programs typically feature J.S. Bach's partitas, and Koh has selected the most popular, the Partita No. 3 in E major, BWV 1006, and the Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004, so the familiarity of these pieces goes a long way in making this CD marketable. Another composer who is regularly featured is Eugène Ysa˙e, whose Sonata No. 2, Op. 27, is directly tied to BWV 1006 through its quotations, so its inclusion is obvious. Koh's choice of two short contemporary works may seem obligatory, though Kaija Saariaho's Nocturne and Missy Mazzoli's Dissolve, O My Heart are approachable and different enough in character from the Bach and Ysa˙e work to provide contrast. But the main reason to hear this CD isn't primarily for the selections, but rather more for the playing, which Koh imbues with energy and deep...
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Eugène Ysa˙e; Johann Sebastian Bach; Kaija Saariaho; Missy Mazzoli. New. New in new packaging. USA Orders only! Brand New product! please allow delivery times of 3-7 business days within the USA. US orders only please.
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