Thomas Zehetmair, Bach, Chaconne from Partita No. 2 Part II

[chessmeister]

Whenever I hear Zehetmair, I think "thank God, I'm tired of hearing everyone else play it the same damn way"

[tudoryka79]

obviously, nazis don't have the apropiate vision to understand art and respect enough... at least to put aside thrier ridiculous impulses

[supercalifragelistik]

I think many more people could learn to appreciate the greatness of music if it were presented in a way that they could more easily relate to. What a horrible thing that with all the wonderful music there is that most people are happy just listening to trash!

[supercalifragelistik]

Of course it is very very important to preserve the traditional as a frame of reference. In my mind the early musicians were far more disciplined, knowledgeable and skilled than their modern day counterparts.

[supercalifragelistik]

I love hearing different interpretations of great music! Who is to say what's right? Who knows what the masters would have thought of an electric violin and different rhythm for example?

[aimson]

It's pretty far from "original Bach" to my ears, particularly in the way Zehatmair excessively tinkers with the rhythm. It makes for a more unique interpretation but also breaks the flow of the phrasing. For example, George Enescu talked about there being a "pulse" in Bach's music, like an unwavering heartbeat. The playing is interesting and worth listening to but more novelty than the heartfelt introspection the Chaconne calls for.

[Tonys714]

Wow he plays the arpeggios like bach wrote them, to be improvised

[jasonform]

He is making fun of chaconna and Bach himself...ridiculous.

[china008]

you are more ridiculous in commenting in this way.

[feanorsre]

please upload more of him...never heard more interesting performance of Chaconne

[morindhe]

Brought tears to my eyes. Is this from his Teldec recording? If so, I must procure it.

[SCH0P3NHAU3R]

Yes, this is the TELDEC recording.

[zeagle79]

I liked the lack of drama, perpetual motion, and steadiness--without losing too much substance. Interesting, and I think, hypothesize, possibly closer to Bach than meets the eye.

[guarneri20]

Brilliant performance.... Bravo

[mexindian1]

Quite different and very enjoyable. Bravo!!!

[JaredIsrael]

Thank you!

[AlembicWelkin]

a very unique interpretation!

[wrybosome]

thanks!