Milan Gowin ([log in to unmask]) wrote:

>Depsite the controversy that has accompanied the CD put out by Lara
>St. John, ...  I have to admit, her playing of Bach's Chaconne for
>unaccompanied violin is simply breath taking.  Prior to hearing her version
>of it, I was quite partial to Grumiaux version.  I still like his complete
>set of the sonatas and partitas, but somehow, the chaconne isn't as smooth
>as the rest of the pieces.

Is it supposed to be smooth?

>Despite that, I still liked it, but after hearing St.John's version of
>it, I'm having a tougher time with Grumiaux.  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.  ;-)

Indeed it can. Milstein played the Chaconne at his last recital
(Teldec) which is fabulous and I'm sure Huggett is great too - I've
heard her play it in person twice and it was wonderful both times.

Deryk Barker
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