Hailed as an "epic traversal of solo violin repertoire" and a "monumental achievement" (Chicago Tribune), American violinist Jennifer Koh's complete Bach & Beyond recordings, pairing J. S. Bach's violin sonatas and partitas with 20th- and 21st-century works inspired by Bach's groundbreaking masterpieces, are now available in a convenient, economical boxed set offering all three albums for the price of two. Bach & Beyond Part 1 features Koh's "alluring performances" (The New York Times) of Bach's Partitas Nos. 2 and 3, EugÃ¨ne YsaÃ¿e's Sonata No. 2, Kaija Saariaho's Nocturne, and the world-premiere recording of Missy Mazzoli's Dissolve, O My Heart, commissioned for Koh by the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The Newark Star-Ledger cited the violinist's "distinctive voice over a range of styles. " Toronto's The Whole Note said of Bach & Beyond Part 2, "Koh, as always, is superb, her intelligence and interpretation always matching her outstanding technique" in Bach's Sonata No. 1 and Partita No. 1, Bela Bartok's Sonata for Solo Violin Sz. 117, BB 124, and Saariaho's Frises. Koh's Bach & Beyond Part 3 earned BBC Music Magazine's and ClassicsToday. Com's highest ratings for performance and recording quality. The Strad admired Koh's "eloquent, artful, yet unadorned playing" in Bach's Sonatas Nos. 2 and 3, Luciano Berio's Sequenza VIII, and the world-premiere recording of John Harbison's For Violin Alone, written for Koh. AllMusic said, "Koh's series is highly recommended to those in search of an experience that will reward repeated hearings. " Audiophile Audition called it a "remarkable three-disc effort, recommended to all with a good degree of urgency. "

Tracklist:

Part 1: Works By Johann Sebastian Bach, Eugene Ysaye, Kaija Saariaho, and Missy Mazzoli
Part 2: Works By Johann Sebastian Bach, Bela Bartok, and Kaija Saariaho
Part 3: Works By Johann Sebastian Bach, Luciano Berio and John
Violin Partita No. 3 In E Major, Bwv 1006: IV. Menuets I & II
Violin Partita No. 3 In E Major, Bwv 1006: V. Bourrée
Violin Partita No. 3 In E Major, Bwv 1006: VI. Gigue
Violin Sonata No. 2 In A Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Jacques Thibaud": I. Obsession. Prelude
Violin Sonata No. 2 In A Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Jacques Thibaud": II. Malinconia
Violin Sonata No. 2 In A Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Jacques Thibaud": III. Danse Des Ombres. Sarabande
Violin Sonata No. 2 In A Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Jacques Thibaud": IV. Les Furies
Nocturne For Violin
Dissolve, O My Heart
Violin Partita No. 2 In D Minor, Bwv 1004: I. Allemanda
Violin Partita No. 2 In D Minor, Bwv 1004: II. Corrente
Violin Partita No. 2 In D Minor, Bwv 1004: III. Sarabanda
Violin Partita No. 2 In D Minor, Bwv 1004: IV. Giga
Violin Partita No. 2 In D Minor, Bwv 1004: V. Ciaccona
Violin Sonata No. 1 In G Minor, Bwv 1001: I. Adagio
Violin Sonata No. 1 In G Minor, Bwv 1001: II. Fuga
Violin Sonata No. 1 In G Minor, Bwv 1001: III. Siciliana
Violin Sonata No. 1 In G Minor, Bwv 1001: IV. Presto
Violin Sonata, Sz. 117: I. Tempo Di Ciaccona
Violin Sonata, Sz. 117: II. Fuga
Violin Sonata, Sz. 117: III. Melodia
Violin Sonata, Sz. 117: IV. Presto
Frises: I. Frise Jaune
Frises: II. Frise De Fleur
Frises: III. Pavage
Frises: IV. Frise Frise
Violin Partita No. 1 In B Minor, Bwv 1002: I. Allemanda
Violin Partita No. 1 In B Minor, Bwv 1002: II. Double
Violin Partita No. 1 In B Minor, Bwv 1002: III. Corrente
Violin Partita No. 1 In B Minor, Bwv 1002: IV. Double
Violin Partita No. 1 In B Minor, Bwv 1002: V. Sarabanda
Violin Partita No. 1 In B Minor, Bwv 1002: VI. Double
Violin Partita No. 1 In B Minor, Bwv 1002: VII. Tempo Di Borea
Violin Partita No. 1 In B Minor, Bwv 1002: VIII. Double
Violin Sonata No. 2 In A Minor, Bwv 1003: I. Grave
Violin Sonata No. 2 In A Minor, Bwv 1003: II. Fuga
Violin Sonata No. 2 In A Minor, Bwv 1003: III. Andante
Violin Sonata No. 2 In A Minor, Bwv 1003: IV. Allegro
Sequenza VIII For Violin
For Violin Alone: I. Ground
For Violin Alone: II. Dance I
For Violin Alone: III. Air
For Violin Alone: IV. March
For Violin Alone: V. Dance II
For Violin Alone: VI. Duet
For Violin Alone: VII. Epilogue
Violin Sonata No. 3 In B Major, Bwv 1005: I. Adagio
Violin Sonata No. 3 In B Major, Bwv 1005: II. Fuga
Violin Sonata No. 3 In B Major, Bwv 1005: III. Largo
Violin Sonata No. 3 In B Major, Bwv 1005: IV. Allegro Assai

UPC: 735131100427
Label: Cedille
Release Date: 9.10.21
Format: CD

Bach & Beyond / Various (Box) - Bach & Beyond / Various (Box) (5 CD)