Search - Johann Sebastian Bach, Davitt Moroney :: Bach: Flute Sonatas, Vol.1

Gorgeous Baroque Flute

Alan Lekan | Boulder, CO | 01/09/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Don't let the budget label and price fool you - these recordings are quality Bach performances. The rich sound of Janet See's tone immediately captivates your senses and is enhanced nicely by a perfectly-resonant recording ambiance (not too close, not too distant). Her Baroque transverse flute exudes a deeper, more "earthy" timbre compared to the brighter one of the modern flute and is most attractive and soothing to hear. Indeed, for this reason, many enjoy these pieces late at night. David Moroney is a world-renown harpsichordist who gives Ms. See an attractive and perfectly flowing background. Bach's flute sonatas have always been some of his more enchanting compositions and this duo brings out such wonderous depth with ever-so-smooth lyricism and poise. Represented on this disc are four of the six sonatas: E major, E minor, A major and the B minor (BWV 1034, 1035, 1032 and 1030 respectively). Volume II rounds out the six with some other works for solo flute. Another even more recommended Baroque flute set is from Ashley Solomon (Channel Classics) or a modern-instrument version by William Bennett on a budget re-issue. Cannot recommend Lisa Beznosiak's set on Hyperion due to a lacking sound balance and overly resonant quality."

Delightful

M. Moran | 07/12/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Beautifully performed and recorded. This addition to the series has an intimaote and soulful quality that any music lover would appreciate but those lovers of the more intimate forms of music such as Chamber will revel in this lovely compilation of music"

Great playing!

ippysnak | houston, tx | 09/03/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is great playing. It's not excellent playing. Janet always gives a wonderful sound. The ensemble is flawless. She chooses such perfect tempi.



But I wish she would ornament a little bit. It's all there....except for ornaments. Therefore, I give it four stars for my disagreement in (some of) her interpretation."