Bach in a Romantic Manner

CD album cover 'Bach in a Romantic Manner' (GEN 10189) with Mayumi Hirasaki, Christine Schornsheim

GEN 10189 EAN: 4260036251890

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Bach Romantic? What comes to mind is something almost syrupy, or interpretations which come across as calorie-loaded cream puffs... Violinist Mayumi Hirasaki and pianist Christine Schornsheim have a completely different perception of what Romantic means. Their new Genuin classics release features Bach arrangements by, among others, Felix Mendelssohn, Ferdinand David and Robert Schumann: tender, diaphanous music which is suggestive of the bright expanse of the Romantic era. The two musicians, well known in the Early Music scene, put their heart and soul into playing compelling repertoire from outside the mainstream. The highpoint and central pillar of the CD: the famous Chaconne by Bach in three different arrangements.

"Regardless of their original context, these arrangements are appealing in their own right, as masterfully demonstrated by Japanese violinist Mayumi Hirasaki and pianist Christine Schornsheim." CD-tip, MDR-Figaro

"Fine playing which forces you to take these accompanied versions seriously. I ended up enjoying and admiring it hugely."
BBC Radio 3 CD Review, 5th Februar 2011

Mayumi Hirasaki Violin
Christine Schornsheim Pianoforte

Bach Romantic? What comes to mind is something almost syrupy, or interpretations which come across as calorie-loaded cream puffs... Violinist Mayumi Hirasaki and pianist Christine Schornsheim have a completely different perception of what Romantic means. Their new Genuin classics release features Bach arrangements by, among others, Felix Mendelssohn, Ferdinand David and Robert Schumann: tender, diaphanous music which is suggestive of the bright expanse of the Romantic era. The two musicians, well known in the Early Music scene, put their heart and soul into playing compelling repertoire from outside the mainstream. The highpoint and central pillar of the CD: the famous Chaconne by Bach in three different arrangements.

"Regardless of their original context, these arrangements are appealing in their own right, as masterfully demonstrated by Japanese violinist Mayumi Hirasaki and pianist Christine Schornsheim." CD-tip, MDR-Figaro

"Fine playing which forces you to take these accompanied versions seriously. I ended up enjoying and admiring it hugely."
BBC Radio 3 CD Review, 5th Februar 2011

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Tracklist

  1. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) / F. Mendelssohn Bartholdy
    Ciaccona d-Moll für Violine solo BWV 1004/5
  2. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) / F. Mendelssohn Bartholdy
    Preludio E-Dur für Violine solo BWV 1006/1
  3. Johann Sebastian Bach
    aus: Sonata E-Dur für Klavier und Violine BWV 1016
    Adagio ma non tanto
  4. Allegro
  5. Johann Sebastian Bach / Friedrich W. Ressel
    Ciaccona d-Moll für Violine solo BWV 1004/5
  6. Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809–1847)
    aus: Sonate F-Dur für Violine und Klavier MWV Q 26
    Allegro Vivace
  7. Johann Sebastian Bach / Robert Schumann
    Ciaccona d-Moll für Violine solo BWV 1004/5
  8. Johann Sebastian Bach / Robert Schumann
    Andante a-Moll für Violine solo BWV 1003/3

Bach Romantic? What comes to mind is something almost syrupy, or interpretations which come across as calorie-loaded cream puffs... Violinist Mayumi Hirasaki and pianist Christine Schornsheim have a completely different perception of what Romantic means. Their new Genuin classics release features Bach arrangements by, among others, Felix Mendelssohn, Ferdinand David and Robert Schumann: tender, diaphanous music which is suggestive of the bright expanse of the Romantic era. The two musicians, well known in the Early Music scene, put their heart and soul into playing compelling repertoire from outside the mainstream. The highpoint and central pillar of the CD: the famous Chaconne by Bach in three different arrangements.

"Regardless of their original context, these arrangements are appealing in their own right, as masterfully demonstrated by Japanese violinist Mayumi Hirasaki and pianist Christine Schornsheim." CD-tip, MDR-Figaro

"Fine playing which forces you to take these accompanied versions seriously. I ended up enjoying and admiring it hugely."
BBC Radio 3 CD Review, 5th Februar 2011