Milan Gowin wrote:

>Depsite the controversy that has accompanied the CD put out by Lara
>St. John, a controversy I don't wish to reignite as we discussed this
>in a recent thread, I have to admit, her playing of Bach's Chaconne for
>unaccompanied violin is simply breath taking.  ...  What's interesting
>is that I heard St.John perform it live on CBC once, and it wasn't nearly
>as good as the recording.  I guess technology ca do wonders.  ;-)

I, on the other hand, heard her do it live in June and, let me tell you, it
was every bit as good as the recording and then some.

If I may take this opportunity to cast as vote, or rather two, for my
favourite chaconne, it would be from one of two very recent versions, that
of Lucy van Dael on Naxos or perhaps even better, Rachael Podger on Channel
Classics.  Both play baroque violins, by the way, though I don't think
that's a deciding factor for me.  Before these two came out, Jacques Poulet
on Arion had my number one vote, and not just for the chaconne.

Richard, who invites you to visit his music, outdoors and other WWW sites
at: http://www.magi.com/~richard/