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Suggestions for Solo Violin Recordings

2I am listening to the Nathan Milstein J.S. Bach Sonaten & Partiten 3 LP box set (Deutsche Grammophon) and came to the realization that I need to broaden my classical music horizons with recordings similar to this. Solo Violin. Can be on vinyl or redbook CD. Must be high quality recording.

Any suggestions?

Thanks
gotog
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folkfreak
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So many choices, even if you just stuck with the Bach Partitas!

Here are some good (albeit pricey) options

https://www.discogs.com/Johanna-Martzy-Jean-Antonietti-WDR-Studio-Recordings/release/12131804

https://www.discogs.com/Johanna-Martzy-Radio-Recordings/release/9966202

https://www.discogs.com/Ida-Haendel-BACH-Sonatas-Partitas-For-Solo-Violi/release/10092204

Among more recent recordings I like Lara St John and anything by Patricia Kopatchinskaja

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folkfreak
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And one other I've really enjoyed recently -- Barotsz Woroch's survey of some recent solo violin repertoire (with accompaniment on some of the pieces) -- challenging but worth your time and a test of how resolving your system is

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/jun/09/bartosz-woroch-dancer-on-a-tightrope-cd-review-compell...

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bdp24
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J.S. Bach: Sonatas For Solo Violin BWV 1001-1006, played by Sigiswald Kuijken; Deutsche Harmonia Mundi 1C 157 (1999603).

There are many other Deutsche Harmonia Mundi (and U.S.A. HM) recordings of Baroque repertoire, all featuring excellent "historically-informed" performances, and in superior recorded sound. They range from solo instrumental works (harpsichord, organ, cello, etc.), small ensemble works, and full orchestra pieces.

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tostadosunidos
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There are many recordings of the Paganini Caprices (#24 is accessible and well-known).  One particularly good one is by Michael Rabin.  For something a little more modern try the Bartok unaccompanied sonata or the Ysaye sonatas.  Ruggiero Ricci did a good recording of the Ysaye.  For the Bartok you might check out the James Ehnes CD or the Yehudi Menuhin LP.
gotog OP
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Thanks for all the great suggestions
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