Description
Bach: The Six Sonatas & Partitas for Violin Solo - Lara St. John (2 SACD/CD Hybrid)
Product Details
- UPC: 843041059077
- Product Type: 2-Disc Super Audio CD (SACD/CD Hybrid)
- Brand Name: Ancalagon
- MPN: AR 132
- Genre: Classical Music
- Style: Baroque, Solo Violin
- Artist: Lara St. John (Violin)
Overview
Experience the profound technical brilliance and emotional depth of Johann Sebastian Bach’s seminal works for solo violin, performed by the acclaimed virtuoso Lara St. John. This exceptional 2-disc set features the complete cycle of The Six Sonatas & Partitas for Violin Solo, a collection considered the pinnacle of solo violin repertoire. St. John's interpretation is celebrated for its vitality, technical mastery, and unique expressive power. This premium release is a Super Audio CD (SACD/CD Hybrid), offering listeners high-fidelity 5.0 Stereo and Surround Sound for an immersive concert-hall experience, while remaining fully compatible with standard CD players.
Product Features
- Format: 2-Disc SACD/CD Hybrid set
- Audio Quality: Stereo and Surround Sound 5.0 (SACD layer)
- Compatibility: Plays on both SACD players and standard CD players
- Packaging: Multi-panel Digipak printed on recycled paper
- Photography: Artistic cover and booklet photography by Twain Newhart
Interesting Facts
- Musical Landmark: Bach's Sonatas and Partitas (BWV 1001–1006) established the solo violin as a self-sufficient voice capable of complex polyphony.
- Artist Acclaim: Canadian violinist Lara St. John is known for her bold and individualistic style; she founded her own label, Ancalagon, to maintain full creative control over her recordings.
- Environmental Mindfulness: The physical packaging for this release is notably printed on recycled paper.
- High-End Audio: The SACD format utilizes DSD (Direct Stream Digital) technology to capture the nuances of the violin with far greater detail than standard digital formats.
Track Listing
DISC 1 (Total Playing Time: 56:02)
- Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, BWV 1001: Adagio (3:42), Fuga (5:03), Siciliana (2:47), Presto (3:36)
- Partita No. 1 in B Minor, BWV 1002: Allemanda/Double (6:56), Corrente/Double (4:07), Sarabande/Double (3:44), Tempo di Borea/Double (3:35)
- Sonata No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 1003: Grave (3:49), Fuga (7:04), Andante (5:47), Allegro (5:36)
DISC 2 (Total Playing Time: 70:25)
- Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004: Allemanda (4:58), Corrente (2:12), Sarabanda (3:46), Giga (3:57), Ciaccona (15:39)
- Sonata No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1005: Adagio (4:58), Fuga (10:35), Largo (3:08), Allegro assai (4:24)
- Partita No. 3 in E Major, BWV 1006: Preludio (3:01), Loure (4:12), Gavotte en Rondeau (2:47), Menuet I & II (2:59), Bourrée (1:22), Giga (2:06)
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