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Three Sonatas for Solo Violin by J. S. Bach by James Greening-Valenzuela
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12 tracks | 62 minutes
Released Jun 2003
on Con Brio Recordings
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- sample "DOWNLOAD" 03:45 Sonata No. 1, Adagio BUY MP3 03:45 Sonata No. 1, Adagio "GIFT MP3" 03:45 Sonata No. 1, Adagio
- sample "DOWNLOAD" 05:17 Sonata No. 1, Fuga: Allegro BUY MP3 05:17 Sonata No. 1, Fuga: Allegro "GIFT MP3" 05:17 Sonata No. 1, Fuga: Allegro
- sample "DOWNLOAD" 03:10 Sonata No. 1, Siciliana BUY MP3 03:10 Sonata No. 1, Siciliana "GIFT MP3" 03:10 Sonata No. 1, Siciliana
- sample "DOWNLOAD" 04:26 Sonata No. 1, Presto BUY MP3 04:26 Sonata No. 1, Presto "GIFT MP3" 04:26 Sonata No. 1, Presto
- sample "DOWNLOAD" 03:48 Sonata No. 2, Grave BUY MP3 03:48 Sonata No. 2, Grave "GIFT MP3" 03:48 Sonata No. 2, Grave
- sample "DOWNLOAD" 08:36 Sonata No. 2, Fuga BUY MP3 08:36 Sonata No. 2, Fuga "GIFT MP3" 08:36 Sonata No. 2, Fuga
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- sample "DOWNLOAD" 03:56 Sonata No. 3, Adagio BUY MP3 03:56 Sonata No. 3, Adagio "GIFT MP3" 03:56 Sonata No. 3, Adagio
- sample "DOWNLOAD" 10:44 Sonata No. 3, Fuga BUY MP3 10:44 Sonata No. 3, Fuga "GIFT MP3" 10:44 Sonata No. 3, Fuga
- sample "DOWNLOAD" 03:07 Sonata No. 3, Largo BUY MP3 03:07 Sonata No. 3, Largo "GIFT MP3" 03:07 Sonata No. 3, Largo
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These sonatas are the penultimate challenge for the virtuoso violinist, played with his usual mastery; James Greening-Valenzuela makes it sound effortless.
Bio / Background
Review of this CD:
"Greening-Valenzuela plays expressively throughout, and his technical resources are impressive..."
"From the opening bars of the G minor Sonata we are clearly in for a thrilling time..."
Roy Brewer - MusicWeb
Full text of this review:
http://www.musicweb.uk.net/classrev/2003/Aug03/Bach_violin_valezuela.htm
Since his critically acclaimed debut recital at Symphony Hall in Boston, he has become a prominent concerto soloist and recitalist, and has performed throughout the United States and Europe.
Hailed by critics for his unique and sensitive interpretations, James has premiered many works, such as Ernst Bacon's "Sonata for Violin and Piano," and Gustav Holst's "A Song of the night."
He is a prizewinner of national and international competitions, and has worked with Pinchas Zukerman, Joseph Silverstein, Henryk Szeryng, and Zaven Melikian. Known for his innovative programming, his vast repertoire includes rarely heard masterworks of great composers.
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