Arthur Grumiaux - Bach Sonata No.1 in G minor, BWV 1001 (III. Siciliano)

Arthur Grumiaux plays Bach's Sonata No.1 in G minor, BWV 1001.

3. Siciliano

November, 1960.

HQ Audio: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcJmQl...

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[MrFullService]

From every standpoint, intonation, sound quality, especially as breaking chords and crossing strings, from the standpoint of phrasing, bow articulation, insight into this type of music, and finally, regarding the ability of a musician to actually raise the listener's level of awareness,,,,,,,from EVERY standpoint,,,I always believed Grumiaux's solo Bach,,,,and everything else he played for that matter,,,,was absolutely the best. Sad he is so overshadowed by so many cheap fiddlers.

[jwhill7]

This is the first time that I have heard the historically correct tempo for this [Tempo] Siciliano approximated in a commercial recording. All other recordings that I know of take it too slowly. While for the most part violinists lost the Sicilliano/Siciliana tradition, vocalists have not--maybe because they have to breathe. There are a lot of Aria Siciliana movements in Bach's cantatas, always in 12/8. Listen to almost any recording and you will see what I mean.

[jrferrio]

im not violinist , but for my ears, Grumiaux is the best of all time

[samueljamescollins]

cheap violinists?

[David White]

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[Obroten]

he is the meaning of the word INTONATION!!!!!!very clear sound!!!!!!

[banananutmuffinable]

Thank you so much for uploading this!

[MrFullService]

Absolutely best Bach solo ever!

[lachnessmonster1]

excellent sound quality and beautiful playing. I look forward to any more Bach you plan to upload!