Johannes Brahms Cello Sonatas [XRCD2]
(1999)
Mario Brunello & Andrea Lucchesini
and
Alone [XRCD2]
(2002)
Mario Brunello
(1999)
Mario Brunello & Andrea Lucchesini
and
Alone [XRCD2]
(2002)
Mario Brunello
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James Ehnes, Bach sonatas and partitas for solo violin. This is a rare example of top notch playing and top notch recording. It is not mic'ed too close. Ehnes does not sound like he is jumping around all over the room, as one hears when the soloist is mic'ed too close. It is dead center. This recording and performance is in a class by itself, and stands well above Hahn, Millstein, Podger, St. John, and Fischer. Ehnes plays the sweetest Strad that I have heard live. This recording is almost as good as hearing him in person. Just my opinion, but he and Hahn are 1a and 1b in terms of being the greatest living violinist. For cello, I second the Zellner Bach suites mentioned above. Really, really superb. Very special recording. |
I recommend any of Tianwa Yang's Sarasate recordings. Here's a good place to start: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002N5KEFQ A few more recommendations: Prokofiev: Violin Sonatas - Kremer/Argerich on DG Szymanowski: Violin Concertos - Kulka on EMI (not Naxos) http://www.amazon.com/Szymanowski-Violin-Concertos-Stabat-Symphony/dp/B0018OAP5W Pärt: Fratres - Kremer on ECM Heifetz plays Sibelius, Prokofiev, and Glazunov on an RCA Hybrid SACD. |