[mickelae]

even though it was a little bit overly romantic, i used to really like perlmans recording because of the fullness of his sound. i recently picked up grumiaux recording on philips and really enjoy his interpretation. its a little more dry than perlmans, but probably more true to bach, and his tone is amazing. so for now, my vote is more grumiaux.

 

[zowie]

Milstein, either version.

 

[MusicJunkie]

right now I like Rachel Podger complete sonatas and partitas on channel classics. she plays on a period violin and sounds excellent.

but thats just kind of the flavor of the month. there are so many good recordings.

MJ

 

[Gergor]

Yup, there're so many of them.... But I agree that Grumiaux is near the top.

Recently I've been listening to Hilary Hahn's (because I just bought it

), it's actually not bad.

 

[Luvya]

I second Hilary Hahn. The recording itself is excellent! Her tone and interpretation are quite good also. I think she really gets the music. Perlman, on the other hand, is too romantic for me. Milstein, mmmm....I really try to like him but I think he is only ok (wonderful skill, but doesn't touch me) I also have Mintz version but haven't find the time to listen to it.

 

[Arzela]

I only have the Perlman set, but I can't
fault it.

I do have an interesting cd. I'ts
Christoph Poppen and the Hilliard Ensemble. BWV 1004 is played on
a baroque violin. Between the movements
are various Chorale's, very nice.
There is also a version of the Ciaccona
scored for baroque violin and four voices.

 

[FalconP]

Any opinion on the 1957 Menuhin set? It is the only set I have and I'm not too happy with it -- I think his playing is rather dry.

 

[HD-5000]

I'll say Hilary Hahn, because I haven't heard any else

. I really find it quite enjoyable, plus its a pretty complete collection of some of Bach's violin solos.

 

[daycart1]

Tough call! Heifetz didn't record so much solo Bach afaik, but his D min Partita (with famous Chaconne) is superb.

 

[Odi_et_Amo]

Caveat: I'm not a big Bach fan.

My vote goes to the Perlman set.

 

[Oistrakh]

mullova

 

[Masolino]

Sigiswald Kuijken, 2nd recording

 

[FalconP]

Although I adore Grumiaux, his S&P for Solo Violin did nothing for me -- too polite and too rounded. I'd prefer something more passionate. Grumiaux's interpretation of Bach's Sonatas for Violin and Harpsicord (BWV1014-23), however, is extremely enjoyable. Borrowed Hahn's recording from the library and I like it too.

 

[Tyson]

Another vote for Milstein.

 

[Oistrakh]

szeryng, the man who can't play out of tune!