This is by far the fastest CHACONNE i've ever heared - Part II

[jast11]

Playing it this fast misses the entire genius of the piece. Its reverence, complexity, reflection, awe in the face of destiny, the tragic element, the dramatic climax, the alternate lightheartedness, jocularity, danceability, meditative spirit, the amazingness of God who is present in this piece as in no other piece of music. Sorry, it's a totally failed endeavor. I am very angry I wasted my time listening to the thing. I need to throw up now.

[TehTacoNinja]

@jast11 Then you miss the entire basis behind a Chaconne. A Chaconne is a light, fast-paced dance, and exactly what you haven't been describing it to be. Your misinterpretation is what ultimately leads listeners to assume that the piece is bad, when in actuality, you don't know how it's should be interpreted. The "genius" of the piece, as you'd like to call it, comes from the era and type of piece it is. This means this piece should be played lightheartedly and fast, with great diction.

[sormu16]

Great speed at time, without noticable (by me, at least) loss in distinction. There's something "authentic" over the sound, whereever I get that idea from. Clarity over emotionality. An outstanding interpretation.

[OrchestralOutcast]

His tone sounds different because he is playing a viola pomposa and not a violin. The pomposa was a 5 stringed played like a violin and was one of Bach's favorite instruments.

[RandomMocker]

Is it just me or is this tone veeeery annoying? I just listened to Julian Bream's and have to say, my mind was thoroughly blown. I don't fancy listening to this though. And way too much reverb.

[felipegama]

It's because a chacone is a fast dance, and Kuijken knew that.

[Pikangu]

what is so fast about this ?

[brainwasher9876]

sometimes it sounds kind of rushed, but the acoustics of the room inside where this was recorded was a nice complement.

[Barbapippo]

I think there were better places in which to split this piece... however, thanks for posting tis beautiful rendition of a masterpiece, :)

[CornDoctor]

ya i was wondering why he didn't split it up after the first key change but it's still good :p