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Bach: Sonatas & Partitas for Unaccompanied Violin
Johann Sebastian Bach
Bach: Sonatas & Partitas for Unaccompanied Violin
Genre: Classical
 
  •  Track Listings (16) - Disc #1
  •  Track Listings (15) - Disc #2

J.S. Bach's visionary masterpieces are heard in deeply felt, brilliantly realized interpretation by American violinist, Gregory Fulkerson. Fulkerson's approach to these works steers a middle course between two traditions,...  more »

     
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All Artists: Johann Sebastian Bach
Title: Bach: Sonatas & Partitas for Unaccompanied Violin
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Label: Bridge
Release Date: 10/24/2000
Genre: Classical
Styles: Chamber Music, Historical Periods, Baroque (c.1600-1750), Classical (c.1770-1830), Instruments, Strings
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 090404910128

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J.S. Bach's visionary masterpieces are heard in deeply felt, brilliantly realized interpretation by American violinist, Gregory Fulkerson. Fulkerson's approach to these works steers a middle course between two traditions, bringing many of the insights of the historical performance movement: transparent textures, generally quick tempi, and sprightly articulation to the tradition of great violin playing, as well as beautiful tone, first class technical values, emotional connection, and personal vision. Violinist Gregory Fulkerson rose to prominence, taking the First Prize in the International American Music Competition sponsored by the Rockefeller Foundation, the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. That victory launched his solo career including debuts in New York, London, Paris, Rome and Brussels. Since that time, the adventurous Fulkerson has performed more than 30 different concertos, including the world premiere of John Becker's Violin Concerto, Richard Wernick's Violin Concerto (with the Philadelphia Orchestra) and the Roy Harris Violin Concerto with the North Carolina Symphony (later recording it with The Louisville Orchestra).
 

CD Reviews

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."