Bach Meets Cape Breton

Puirt a Baroque (Composer, Performer), Francesco Geminiani (Composer), William [Classical] Marshall (Composer), David Sandall (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Puirt a Baroque, David Sandall
• Composer: Puirt a Baroque, Francesco Geminiani, William [Classical] Marshall
• Audio CD (May 14, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Marquis Music
• ASIN: B000003WHK
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #255,960 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A unique mix of classical themes with Celtic tempos, July 18, 2000

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This review is from: Bach Meets Cape Breton (Audio CD)

We received this CD as a gift from a Canadian friend who shares our love of classical music and were pleasantly surprised by the unique character, of these artists who mix classical themes with Celtic form in an utterly charming, and at times even toe-tapping musical presentation. David Greenberg's violin playing is first rate as is that of the other musicians. Bach is clearly there, but heard through a special kind of filter. For those who may run from anything too Celtic, relax, this manages to merge the best of that lighter folk music with the discipline of baroque. A delightful, often played favorite around our home!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A mix of baroque and East Coast music, July 17, 2001

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R.J. (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bach Meets Cape Breton (Audio CD)

"Bach Meets Cape Breton" is an enjoyable mix of baroque and east coast Canadian music, and it works quite wonderfully. Puirt a Baroque's combination of violin/harpsichord/guitar mixes beautifully, and they combine the two styles of music with skill and inspiration.

Read a good long book with this playing in the background, and let it repeat. This is not to call this background music, it is great to hear it on its own and listen for all the nuances and purity. Excellent CD, one I found by accident but enjoy very much.

5.0 out of 5 stars Bach would be tapping and smiling!, January 30, 2011

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F. Fischer (Hayden, ID USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bach Meets Cape Breton (Audio CD)

Excellent playing, both relaxing and fun! Serious musicianship that does a wonderful job of blending the joyful Cape Breton style with Baroque. I love almost anything from the Baroque period and the wonderful Cape Breton fiddling is always up lifting to the spirit. It is a pleasure to have this blending! There are no 'favorite' tracks for me .. This entire CD is just a joy to listen to, again and again.