For the Record, Op. 109: Johnny Gandelsman Bach Suites; Isabelle Faust Mozart
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Violinist Johnny Gandelsman.
J.S. Bach: Complete Cello Suites on violin
Johnny Gandelsman
Following his recording of Bach's complete Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin in 2018, violinist Johnny Gandelsman presents Bach’s complete cello suites, transcribed for violin, plus the first-ever recording of the 6th suite on a 5-string violin. "Similar to the Sonatas and Partitas, living in the world of the cello suites feels like working in a scientist’s lab," Gandelsman said. "The compositions radiate with the joy of continuously finding new ways to expand the technical and emotional possibilities of the instrument, through the simple act of imagining the impossible, and then putting it down on paper. The pieces sound quite different on the violin, lighter and more dance-like. I hope you enjoy it." BELOW: Gandelsman performs Bach's Cello Suite No. 1 on violin, live at Boston Conservatory in 2019:
Mozart: Sonatas for Fortepiano & Violin, Vol. 2
Isabelle Faust, violin
Alexander Melnikov, fortepiano
Isabelle Faust and Alexander Melnikov return with their second volume of Mozart Sonatas for Fortepiano and Violin, performing on period instruments. This volume contains K376, K305, K301 and K378.
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- For the Record, Op. 108: 12 Ensemble; Mark Fewer; cellist Mike Block; Gabe Terracciano
- For the Record, Op. 107: Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason/Elgar; Piotr Plawner/Philip Glass
- For the Record, Op. 106: Patrick Yim; Noga Quartet; Roby Lakatos
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I'm excited to hear Isabelle Faust's Mozart. I love her interpretations of Baroque and classical works.
The pre release of the Faust was stunning and the first recording in the series was nothing short of brilliant
The posted video of Gandelsman shows very tasteful playing. That particular movement is one that is often totally wrecked by cellists.
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February 6, 2020 at 10:19 PM · Just pre-ordered Johnny's CD!