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| 1. Bartók, Sonata for solo violin, Sz. 117 |
| 2. J.S. Bach, Partita No.2 for solo violin in D minor BWV 1004 |
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Three years after winning a Classical Brit Award, Palmer remains the most distinctive violinist of her generation. In this performance of Bartok's sonata for solo violin and the Bach partita that inspired it, the focus is on the marriage between instrument and acoustic. The match between Palmer's Stradivari and the clear glow of the Temple Church is ideal, allowing for the sharpest detail of articulation and unhurried admiration of the musical architecture. The Bartok is brazen and bruised, the Bach exquisitely poised. --Anna Picard, Independent on Sunday
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A true star!,
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This review is from: Bartók Sonata & Bach Partita No.2 for solo violin - Hidden Acoustics (Audio CD)
The works on this disc might seem in prospect to be an odd pairing. But, the more I've listened to this cd the more appropriate the pairing of works becomes.They are works for solo violin, both requiring intense concentration, intelligence and virtuosity. In Ruth Palmer the works are in safe hands. These are true performances from start to finish with a broad palette of tonal colours and interpretative skills that manage to wrench every ounce of emotion from the pieces as well. Just amazing. Ruth Palmer seems to suffer with regard to a lower profile compared to other musicians of her generation. Is this because she is primarily a violinist and musician, and one of the very highest order as well, and doesn't seem to play the publicity game, preferring the music to make her case. She is a beautiful girl and could undoubtedly follow other high-profile careers by exploiting her non-musical assets. That she chooses not to is wholly to her credit. She could also choose to play a more commercial repertoire, but in her Shostakovich recording -- and now the Bach/Bartok she has given us recordings to treasure. Both of these recordings are powerful, heartfelt and emotional. I wouldn't part with either. I really love them and I know they will be permanent companions of mine. She really is a star.
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DO try and see Ruth Palmer on tour,
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This review is from: Bartók Sonata & Bach Partita No.2 for solo violin - Hidden Acoustics (Audio CD)
The CD is brilliant - the live performance even better. Try to catch Ruth on the 2011 Hidden Acoustics tour, you will be impressed.
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Million Dollar Music Indeed,
By Scott F. Hall - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Bartók Sonata & Bach Partita No.2 for solo violin - Hidden Acoustics (Audio CD)
The performance by Ruth Palmer on Hidden Acoustics is superb. She expresses a compelling core concept (that solo violin can be used to best divulge and explore the acoustic potential available within a particular architectural location). I certainly hope she comes to Florida to show us how any building she chooses sounds when graced with her playing--Ruth, there are a bunch of nice places to check out on A1A in Miami Beach.On this CD, Ruth's rendering of both Bartok and Bach are just flawless. I heard someone say once that "she can make a priceless strad or guarneri scream like an eagle" and this is certainly true, but at all times, she also makes her borrowed masterpiece instrument sing like an angel (several angels, in fact, since much of this work involves her playing on multiple strings simultaneously). The Bach half of this CD is a particular joy to listen to--so harmonically gorgeous that anyone from age 8 to 80 will find themselves enthralled and deeply, deeply moved. Also, the fact that Ruth gives half her proceeds from this CD to charity is wonderful. Ruth Palmer: Hidden Acoustics is a 5 star performance to my ear--million dollar music indeed. |
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