The album was produced by thile s friend, mentor, and frequent. Chris thiles new album, sonatas and partitas, draws from material written by johann sebastian bach in the early 1700s. Recorded by mandolin virtuoso and macarthur fellow chris thile, bach. The album was produced by thiles friend, mentor, and frequent. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Chris thile will play sonatas and partitas at zankel hall. Chris thile s new album, sonatas and partitas, draws from material written by johann sebastian bach in the early 1700s. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. The album was produced by thiles friend, mentor and frequent collaborator, the double bassist and composer edgar meyer. Bachs genius is demonstrated by the unusual transcription of his work in this case, the violin sonatas and partitas to another instrument, the. Nonesuch records releases an album of three bach works recorded by mandolin virtuoso and macarthur fellow chris thi. Given the pedigree of its three artistscellist yoyo ma, mandolin virtuoso chris thile, and bassist edgar meyerthis new recording of bach trios is destined to become a bestseller. The album was released via nonesuch records on august 5, 20 reception.
Chris thile firmly rebuts any generational snark tossed at his past ventures with his invigorating take on three j. Aug 09, 20 once again, the protean malleability of j. Chris thile chris thile bach sonatas and partitas, vol. In his performances, theres a very attractive quality of wrestling with these formidable works, which come out slightly differently each time under his bow. And i think hes doing a good job hosting prairie home companion, though he cant be garrison keillor. But this time thile has taken on perhaps his greatest musical challenge all by himself with bach. The album was produced by thiles friend, mentor, and frequent collaborator, the double bassist and. This is a technically extremely difficult piece, performed here with incredible accuracy and clarity. Hes expanded the possibilities of the little mandolin in so many ways over the years, so going back to the classics may not be so much of a stretch. That the hourlong recording is available in multiple formats, including as a nonesuch cd, 2496 hirez download, lp, and mqa stream via tidal masters, and is filled with glorious music grants it potential. May 14, 2017 you should also check out chris thile s transcriptions for mandolin of the bach sonatas and partitas for solo violin. Chris thile, who is best known as a progressivebluegrass virtuoso and a singer, returns to zankel hall to play bach. The first disc is a documentary film including interviews and performances by several musicians, musicologists, and researchers about bach. I really think chris can do anything he sets his mind to.
Nonesuch records has announced the release of an album of three bach works recorded by mandolin virtuoso and macarthur fellow chris thile scheduled for august 6. Iii courante, one of the most difficult pieces in the partita, with incredible accuracy. As the video is not professional, therefore sound is not good, if you are after the official release of this piece, you can check the how to purchase link below. Comprised of six works written for the violin in 1720, bach used the pieces as a way to thoroughly explore the full range of sounds for the instrument. Chris thile thanks for listening mp3 album download. Nonesuch store preorders include an instant download of the g. Today marks the release of mandolin virtuoso chris thile new album, bach. Add to cart this is extraordinary playing from an extraordinary musician who is willing to stretch stylistic technical boundaries to further his art while. The work comprises three works by johann sebastian bach written for solo violin. August 6, 20 anyone that orders the album will receive an instant mp3 download of the entire album upon checkout. Brantley gutierrez courtesy of the artist theres the mandolin and. How to grow a woman from the ground is a 2006 album by chris thile and the punch brothers. They consist of three sonatas da chiesa, in four movements, and three partitas, in danceform movements.
Thile was featured on pbs newhour, which calls him a mandolin virtuoso who defies musical boundaries. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The punch brothers mandolin virtuoso chris thile was first drawn to bach by the rhythmic groove of glenn goulds 1981 rerecording of. The album was released via nonesuch records on august 5, 20. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Thile s other releases on the label include sleep with one eye open with michael daves. Chris thile performed this is the song good luckfrom punch brothers 2010 album, antifogmaticwith the band of his public radio show.
Chris thile, who is best known as a progressivebluegrass virtuoso and a singer, returns to zankel hall to play. The sonatas and partitas for solo violin bwv 10011006 are a set of six works composed by johann sebastian bach. The album was produced by thile s friend, mentor and frequent collaborator, the double bassist and composer edgar meyer. High definition music the worlds greatestsounding music downloads. This is extraordinary playing from an extraordinary musician who is willing to stretch stylistic technical boundaries to further his art while playing homage to one of the greatest composers of all time. All orders for this vinyl will receive the 16 track version of the album as an instant mp3. Aug 05, 20 listen to your favorite songs from bach. All orders for this vinyl will receive the 16 track version of the album as an instant mp3 download of upon checkout. Anyone that preorders the album will receive an instant mp3 download of the full album download through their customer account.
Nonesuch records releases an album of three bach works recorded by mandolin virtuoso and macarthur fellow chris thile on august 6, 20. Nonesuch records releases an album of three bach works recorded by mandolin virtuoso chris thile on august 6, 20. The herald scotland calls thile astonishing and skilled beyond any obvious. Prelude chris thile mandolin michael lawrence films. Aug 11, 20 chris thiles new album, sonatas and partitas, draws from material written by johann sebastian bach in the early 1700s. Bach s genius is demonstrated by the unusual transcription of his work in this case, the violin sonatas and partitas to another instrument, the.
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