Deryk Barker wrote: >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? 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 [log in to unmask] http://www.ualberta.ca/~mgowin