Bach: Flute Sonatas

Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Robert Veyron-Lacroix (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Robert Veyron-Lacroix
• Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
• Audio CD (November 3, 1992)
• SPARS Code: ADD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Erato
• ASIN: B000005E8V
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #104,699 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Partita BWV 1013 In A Minor For Flute: Allenmande

2. Partita BWV 1013 In A Minor For Flute: Courante

3. Partita BWV 1013 In A Minor For Flute: Sarabande

4. Partita BWV 1013 In A Minor For Flute: Bourree Anglaise

5. Sonata BWV 1030 In B Minor For Flute And Harpsicord: Andante

6. Sonata BWV 1030 In B Minor For Flute And Harpsicord: Largo e dolce

7. Sonata BWV 1030 In B Minor For Flute And Harpsicord: Presto

8. Sonata BWV 1031 In E Flat Major for Flute And Harpsicord: Allegro moderato

9. Sonata BWV 1031 In E Flat Major for Flute And Harpsicord: Sicilienne

10. Sonata BWV 1031 In E Flat Major for Flute And Harpsicord: Allegro

11. Sonate BWV 1033 In C Major For Flute And Continuo: Andante

12. Sonate BWV 1033 In C Major For Flute And Continuo: Allegro

13. Sonate BWV 1033 In C Major For Flute And Continuo: Adagio

14. Sonate BWV 1033 In C Major For Flute And Continuo: Menuet

15. Sonata BWV 1034 In E Minor For Flute And Continuo: Adagio ma non tanto

16. Sonata BWV 1034 In E Minor For Flute And Continuo: Allegro

17. Sonata BWV 1034 In E Minor For Flute And Continuo: Andante

18. Sonata BWV 1034 In E Minor For Flute And Continuo: Allegro

19. Sonata BWV 1039 In G Major For 2 Flutes And Continuo: Adagio

20. Sonata BWV 1039 In G Major For 2 Flutes And Continuo: Allegro ma non presto

See all 22 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rampal and Bach sonatas, October 23, 2007

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J. Smith "fluteMD" (Louisville, KY) - See all my reviews
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This CD features Rampal at the height of his solo career. Surface listening reveals perfect intonation and rhythm. If one digs a little deeper, one appreciates subtleties of playing that can't be mimicked without considerable talent, e.g. pure tone perfect for Baroque music, perfect attacks and releases, vibrato that varies from fast to slow at just the right moments, delightful phrasing and articulation. I do think that Rampal plays a bit fast in the allegro sections, simply because he can, and is not as true to Baroque flute playing in that regard. The sound quality of the CD itself is very good. I would recommend this to any classical music/flute fan.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars hard to beat, July 5, 2011

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John K. Gayley (Physically in Wilmette, IL; Mentally in Siena, Italy) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bach: Flute Sonatas (Audio CD)

This was one of the first CDs I purchased when converting from vinyl back in the dawn of recorded history (well, okay, 1986). Its been treasured ever since. Rampal, in his prime, plus his long-time accomplice Robert Veyron-LaCroix, and several others. After ignoring the program notes for all these years, I was surprised and pleased to discover no less than Jordi Savall as one of these "others"...hardly an "other"!

The playing is tremendous, sprightly and spirited. The total antidote to those who perpetuate the perception of Bach as a dour old man.

I can't comment proficiently on Rampal's tempi or tone relative to more "authentic" renditions of baroque flute music. While his speeds may be faster than typical authentic performances and modern flute timbre different(evident even to a layperson) this doesn't detract in the slightest from its tremendous appeal. Anyway, I've always kindof perceived this CD as a "JS Bach/JP Rampal production." Purists mightn't think they should get equal billing, but they really do.

Lastly, can't beat the price and the generous length. If you like Flute, Bach and Rampal, what's stopping you?

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Can be better, April 29, 2010

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In H. Joh (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bach: Flute Sonatas (Audio CD)

This is a well done recording. Rampal goes through even the most technical parts without almost no signs of struggle. The tone is very expressive and bright. However, the interpretation and overall balance can be better. Many pieces seems to be very fast (especially unaccompanied suite), and harpsichord and viola da gamba are totally dominated by the flute.

I think Frans Bruggen's recording is the best for JS's flute sonatas with more balanced accompaniment.