Ehnes plays Bach
I have previously commented on the fine performances, lush tone, and excellent musical expression of Canadian violinist James Ehnes. Here is yet another excellent recording by this fine artist.
There are several examples of performing artists who resort to all sorts of behavior and clothing assistance to promote their careers. It seems as though Mr. Ehnes is basically a fine violinist, working hard to gain recognition and respect based on excellence of his playing. My sense is that he’s on the road to great success.
This CD features recordings of Bach’s music for violin and harpsichord. Tracks on this CD are:
1. Sonata for violin & keyboard No. 5 in F minor, BWV 1018: Adagio
2. Sonata for violin & keyboard No. 5 in F minor, BWV 1018: Allegro
3. Sonata for violin & keyboard No. 5 in F minor, BWV 1018: Adagio
4. Sonata for violin & keyboard No. 5 in F minor, BWV 1018: Vivace
5. Sonata for violin & keyboard No. 6 in G major, BWV 1019: Allegro
6. Sonata for violin & keyboard No. 6 in G major, BWV 1019: Largo
7. Sonata for violin & keyboard No. 6 in G major, BWV 1019: Allegro
8. Sonata for violin & keyboard No. 6 in G major, BWV 1019: Adagio
9. Sonata for violin & keyboard No. 6 in G major, BWV 1019: Allegro
10. Sonata for violin & keyboard No. 6 in G major (variant), BWV 1019a: Cantabile, ma un poco Adagio
11. Sonata for violin & keyboard No. 6 in G major (variant), BWV 1019a: Cembalo solo
12. Sonata for violin & keyboard No. 6 in G major (variant), BWV 1019a: Adagio
13. Sonata for violin & keyboard No. 6 in G major (variant), BWV 1019a: Violino solo e Basso l’accompagnato
14. Sonata for violin & continuo in G major, BWV 1021: Adagio
15. Sonata for violin & continuo in G major, BWV 1021: Vivace
16. Sonata for violin & continuo in G major, BWV 1021: Largo
17. Sonata for violin & continuo in G major, BWV 1021: Presto
18. Sonata for violin & continuo in E minor, BWV 1023: Allegro
19. Sonata for violin & continuo in E minor, BWV 1023: Adagio ma non troppo
20. Sonata for violin & continuo in E minor, BWV 1023: Allemanda
21. Sonata for violin & continuo in E minor, BWV 1023: Gigue
Here is James Ehnes performing the music of J. S. Bach:
In the following video, James Ehnes Plays the Fulton Collection of Violins and Violas. Each piece was selected to show the instruments potential and James gives a great description of the qualities of each:
Finally, here’s an an interview with Grammy Award Winning violinist James Ehnes, prior to a performance of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto with the Philharmonia Orchestra.
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