Homage to Bach [compact disc] : the solo violin sonatas
Bach, Johann Sebastian, 1685-17502021
Music
The set of six sonatas and partitas for solo violin is widely regarded as one of the summits of Bach's output as a composer, and of the entire repertoire for the violin. With this new album the Brodsky Quartet give us the opportunity to hear some of this legendary music in an entirely new way, in these world-première recordings of Paul Cassidy's arrangements for string quartet of the three solo sonatas. Writing about this project, Paul notes: 'My daily practice invariably involves spending some time with Bach's 'Six Solos for Violin without Bass Accompaniment' (Sei Solo â Violino senza Basso accompagnato). I am a devout being and these are my bible. As in the case of all 'holy' books, the six 'solos' open themselves to an infinite variety of interpretations, but whatever your approach, these miraculous pieces are endlessly cleansing and enriching for the body and soul, a balm for the spirit. Their challenging pages abound with multi-faceted characters whose succinct purity is a wonder to behold. They can move imperceptibly from being uplifting and euphoric one minute to heart-breaking and tragic the next.'
Main title:
Homage to Bach [compact disc] : the solo violin sonatas / arranged for string quartet by Paul Cassidy ; Brodsky Quartet.
Author:
Bach, Johann Sebastian, 1685-1750Cassidy, Paul, 1959-, arranger of music, instrumentalistBrodsky String Quartet, instrumentalist
Imprint:
Colchester, Essex, England : Chandos, [2021]
Collation:
1 audio disc (1:02:58) : CD audio, digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Notes:
Title from disc label.Program notes in English, French and German inserted in container.Recorded 2020 November 9-11 Church of St Silas the Martyr, Kentish Town, London.
Performers:
Brodsky Quartet (Gina McCormack, Ian Belton, violins ; Paul Cassidy, viola ; Jacqueline Thomas, cello).
Contents:
Sonata no. 1, BWV 1001, in G minor (16:49)Sonata no. 2, BWV 1003, in A minor (22:51)Sonata no. 3, BWV 1005, in C major (23:06).
Dewey class:
785.7194
Language:
English
Added title:
BRN:
725341
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Melbourne Library | CD Music Classical Chamber Music | CLASSICAL CHAMBER MUSIC BACH | Available |