Three Sonatas for Violin Solo Main Performer or Conductor: Carlo Grante Instrumentation: Piano Individual Works: Very Freely Transcribed and Adapted for Piano by Leopold Godowsky: Sonata No. 1 in G minor, BWV 1001 Sonata No. 2 in A minor, (Partita No. 1) BWV 1002 Sonata No. 3, in C, (Sonata No. 2 in A minor) BWV 1005 Sonata Nş 1 in G minor , BWV1001 Sonata (or Partita Nş1) Nş 2 in B minor , BWV1002 Sonata Nş 3 in A minor , BWV1003 Format: Compact Disc Record Label: Music & Arts Catalog Number: CD-1039 Year Released/Recorded: 1999 Total Playing Time: 70:43 Related Web Site: http://www.musicandarts.com/ Comments: Review by Jan Hanford: These unusual transcriptions are sometimes very dramatic, approaching the style of Lizst, and at other times very much like Bach. Some of the movements are barely recognizable but are still remarkably beautiful. I enjoyed this and the cello suites disc very much, keeping in mind it is not meant to be a pure transcription. I found the Andante of Sonata No. 3 to be particularly lovely. Purist fans of the original works may have some difficulty in appreciating this recording but I would expect piano fans to enjoy it. Carlo Grante is an extraordinary pianist, his performance is excellent. Acknowledgements: From the collection of Jan Hanford. Date First Submitted: 12/02/2000 Purchasing: Suggested Purchasing Sources Note: Inclusion in this database does not guarantee the availability of any recording. Some recordings may be out-of-print or no longer available.