Well played but poorly recorded...
R. Taylor | louisville, ky USA | 07/16/2002
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Mr. Fulkerson gives an overall good performance of the Bach pieces...two problems, however...first,it sounds as though it was recorded in a large empty hall...the pervasive echo grates on one's nerves after a while and greatly distracts from the performance...second, what is his hurry?!...does he want to outrace Heifetz's performances?...if you have a short attention span you might like the blinding speed at which he attacks many of these pieces...on the other hand, Szeryng's recording is phonically better and the pace is ever so much more pleasant."
The Strong Approach
Eugene G. Barnes | Dunn Loring, VA USA | 03/24/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"While still endlessly fascinated with Rachel Podger's traversal of this fare on a Baroque-prepared violin and with period instrument sensibilities, Mr. Fulkerson's verile approach and aggressive nuances, on a modern instrument, plainly make for a very persuasive perspective as well. Phrasing, contrast, balance - all amply attended to. Pitch of individual notes - perfect! - (you don't even think about it, it comes so naturally). But it's as masculine as a football game (think of it: beer-drinkin' Bach!). Of course, Fulkerson can be tender too, in the slow movements. But that's not what you come away with when you're done listening."