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Deryk Barker wrote:
>Milan Gowin ([log in to unmask]) wrote:
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>>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.
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>Is it supposed to be smooth?
Perhaps the choice of words here isn't that great. I meant it was too
choppy in some places for my taste. However, once Grumaiux hits the
arrpegiated chords, from there on, I enjoy his version.
As to whether the piece should be smooth, if I understand the question, I
always thought that a chaconne should be played in a stately manner, IMHO.
Then again I could be wrong.
Milan Gowin
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