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Bach, J S - Sonata for solo violin No. 2 in A minor, BWV1003
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Instrumental » Violin Solos
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This is quite simply magnificent violin-playing, the sort that while you’re listening to it convinces you that the music couldn’t possibly be played any other way…you soon realise just how far... —
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Gramophone Magazine, November 2018, Recording of the Month
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2018
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Presto Recording of the Week, 21st December 2018
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Tetzlaff spans the gamut of technique and expression…Lines are lucidly shaped and cadenced, and the implied counterpoint is so articulately voiced as to create dialogues and conversations, flitting... —
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Diapason d’Or de l’Année, 2017, Winner - Violon
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The Times Records of the Year, 2017
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Schallplattenkritik Awards, 2018, Winner - Jahrespreis
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Hadelich, as outlined in his engaging accompanying notes, is keen to avoid portentous gesture in dealing with Bach’s fearsome technical demands. Using a Baroque bow, his inward approach results... —
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Grammy Awards, 64th Awards (2022), Nominee - Best Classical Instrumental Solo
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Alina Ibragimova's… playing… forges a potent synthesis, uniting the steely, eyes-wide-open focus of Christian Tetzlaff (her one-time teacher) and the supple stylistic insights of a Rachel Podger.... —
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Gramophone Magazine, June 2011, Collection Winner
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Gramophone Magazine, November 2009, Editor's Choice
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There is a surprisingly striking contrast between its crystalline voicing, clear articulation and warm tone that makes the listener feel that it is concerned with the plain and simple beauty... —
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Gramophone Magazine, June 2016, Editor's Choice
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In some of the most challenging violin music ever written, she displays masterly technique...Despite some daring tempos, Faust retains a totally secure pulse through all the technical contortions.... —
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Gramophone Magazine, November 2012, Editor's Choice
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Grammy Awards, 18th Awards (1975), Best Classical Instrumental Solo Recording
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If not the last word, Zimmermann’s interpretations are the most impressive I have heard in recent years. The tone is magnificently focused, occasionally throaty but without excessive vibrato.... —
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BBC Music Magazine, May 2022, Instrumental Choice
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Not only is the trajectory utterly sure-footed; he can also generate palpable excitement without resorting to empty bravado...Rondeau is a natural communicator, unimpeded by the imperative to... —
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Zehetmair is among the most characterful of living violinists, a forceful personality whose ego is employed at the service of whatever music he happens to be playing…It's not exactly a comfortable... —
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The New York Times, Recordings of the Year 2019
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Opus Klassik Awards, 2020, Winner - Solo Instrumental Recital (Violin)
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