COMPOSERS: Bach
LABELS: Linn
WORKS: Partita in F, BWV 1006; Sonata in A minor, BWV 1003; Sonata in C, BWV 1005
PERFORMER: Nigel North (lute)
CATALOGUE NO: CKD 029 DDD
Nigel North’s second disc in the Bach on the Lute series completes his transcriptions of the sonatas and partitas for solo violin, BWV 1001-6. Vol. 1 was awarded maximum stars in these pages, and this new disc matches its predecessor’s exemplary standards. North’s fluent touch brightens the partita’s French dances, and clarifies the sonatas’ graver counterpoints. Recommended. Graham Lock
Bach: Partita in F, BWV 1006; Sonata in A minor, BWV 1003; Sonata in C, BWV 1005
Nigel North’s second disc in the Bach on the Lute series completes his transcriptions of the sonatas and partitas for solo violin, BWV 1001-6. Vol. 1 was awarded maximum stars in these pages, and this new disc matches its predecessor’s exemplary standards. North’s fluent touch brightens the partita’s French dances, and clarifies the sonatas’ graver counterpoints. Recommended. Graham Lock
Published: January 20, 2012 at 3:13 pm