Johann Sebastian BacH
The Six Sonatas and Partias for Solo Violin
2-CD set, in beautiful triptych case, with programme notes.
"An elegant, delicate, and light-touched performance with the modern instrument. Lucid timbre is also beautiful. Non-Baroque style ornaments are sometimes inserted, which gives this recording unique character. This is a wonderful performance with secure skills."
“There is delicate ornamentation present here … when a delicate turn or appoggiatura appears – as it does to particularly appealing effect in the E major Third Partita – it lifts the music off its feet and into a dance in a way that is very striking. The strengths of this performance are all also its subtleties … intelligent tracking of the multifarious phrases within phrases of all these movements … ”
- Gramophone Magazine
“One distinguishing characteristic is her gentle attacks. I am reminded of Leopold Mozart’s book on violin playing, in which he extolls that “small softness” at the beginning of a bow stroke, which modern violinists generally avoid in their quest for the undetectable bow change.”
- American Record Guide
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“This is a gorgeous album. Schaer's playing is light and dance-like and she has masterful sense for the overall structure and drama. She achieves a Baroque character without overstating style. I highly recommend this recording.”
- Customer review
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