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 Sonata in A Major, HWV361
Sonata in D Minor, HWV 359a
Sonata in F Major, HWV370
Sonata in G Major, HWV358
Sonata in G Minor, HWV364a
Allegro in C Minor, HWV408
Sonata in A Major, HWV372
Andante in A Minor, HWV412
Sonata in G Minor, HWV368
Sonata in D Major, HWV371
The complete violin sonatas by the composer of The Messiah, with colorful accompaniment by a harpsichord and cello
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"Rachel Barton's wonderfully vital Handel performances bring us some of the most refreshing, life-enhancing Baroque playing heard in years." - Chicago Tribune
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I really loved this CD - I hope you are planning on performing more Handel Sonatas. 5 Stars! - Adam
This recording is pure indulgence. Barton plays with a confident, modern tone (standard pitch too), but uses ornaments and articulation typical of period performance. The lush interplay of the instruments creates an experience that I can only compare to the feeling of eating some heavenly desert. First there is the rich, solid (but never heavy) base of cello, the sweet ambrosial filling of Barton's violin, and a crispy crust added by the harpsichord, giving texture and structure to the whole pie. Perhaps this analogy is a bit far-fetched for a review like this (in fairness though, this is the first time I've even thought of comparing a recording to food), but listening to the first few moments of the A major or D major sonatas alone manages to make traditional categories of description seem inadequate to me. I heartily recommend this recording. - C. Dyer (Amazon.com customer)
This is a truly marvelous recording. The slow movements are played beautifully, with delicate and emotive ornamentation, while the fast ones are exciting and, well, fast. The cello sound in the continuo is also rich, with just the right character. - cadgenottosh (Amazon.com customer)
Only Rachel Barton could play at such a level, it is earth shattering. - HannibalLector (I-Tunes customer)
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Just watched the Sarasate video--STUNNING!!!!!!!!! I am in awe, really! I hope you will be coming to Philadelphia sometime. My students will be 'required' to go to your performance! :) YOU ROCK MAJORLY!!!!!!!Cyndee Lee Rule
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