Violinist Jennifer Kohs Bach & Beyond Part 2 is the latest of a projected three-CD cycle based on her groundbreaking, multiyear recital series of the same name. Koh, a masterly Bach interpreter and a champion of contemporary repertory (The New York Times), performs J. S. Bachs landmark violin Sonatas and Partitas alongside 20th and 21st c. solo violin works theyve inspired, including a new commission from Kaija Saariaho, Frises, receiving its world premiere recording. In concert and on disc, Ms. Kohs adventurous Bach and Beyond programs have been hailed as brilliantly insightful programming while the demanding and daring performances showcase the dynamic, even athletic, fiddling of an artist at the top of her game. (Santa Barbara Independent); The Chicago Tribune chose Ms. Kohs 2012 Bach & Beyond Part 1 its CD of the Week, while The New York Times named it one of the best classical music recordings of 2012 for its alluring performances.
B**N
Five Stars easily.
Jennifer Koh is a marvelous and thoughtful violinist. She starts with unaccompanied Bach and follows this with contemporary music which can be heard as being descended from the Bach in some sense. to be specific, the formidable music of Sariaho makes sense after hearing the Bach.
J**M
Five Stars
Interesting repertoire. I look forward to Part 3.
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