Bach2 The Future Vol. 1

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A tricksy title, but this is an interesting, diverse programme…[Humphreys] shapes the music with skill, and sometimes with humour: I especially enjoyed the almost throaway ending to the Gavotte... — BBC Music Magazine, October 2015 More…

Release Date: 28th Aug 2015
Catalogue No: CHRCD102
Label: Champs Hill Records
Length: 79 minutes

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Bach, J S: Partita for solo violin No. 3 in E major, BWV1006

Work length16:18

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I. Preludio

Track length3:36

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II. Loure

Track length2:37

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III. Gavotte en Rondeau

Track length2:56

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IV. Menuett I & II

Track length5:25

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V. Bouree

Track length0:44

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VI. Gigue

Track length1:00

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Frances-Hoad: Suite No. 1 for Solo Violin

Work length11:05

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I. Adagietto

Track length3:16

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II. Allegro scherzando

Track length0:46

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III. Adagio cantabile

Track length3:34

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IV. Allegro molto

Track length1:16

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V. Allegro giocoso

Track length2:13

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Ysaÿe: Sonata for Solo Violin, Op.27, No. 2

Work length13:05

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I. Obsession - Prelude: poco vivace

Track length2:41

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II. Malinconia - Poco lento

Track length2:52

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III. Danse des ombres - Sarabande (Lento)

Track length4:17

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IV. Les Furies - Allegro furioso

Track length3:15

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Crosse, G: Orkney Dreaming

Work length13:06

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I. Moderato

Track length5:35

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II. Fugue

Track length2:33

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III. Andante

Track length3:01

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IV. Allegro

Track length1:57

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Biber: Rosenkranz Sonata: Passacaglia

Work length10:10

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Hellawell: Balcony Scenes

Work length13:57

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I. Fantasia, Broad - unhurried

Track length4:13

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II. Bicinium I

Track length2:44

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III. Bicinium II, Lento - Prestissimo volando

Track length2:23

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IV. Fantasia, Ad lib - Rubato

Track length4:37

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Scott, C: Bumblebees

Work length1:21

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Take one motivated and talented young British violinist, inspired by the solo violin music of JS Bach, and mix with some of the best British composing talent of today and the result is: Fenella Humpreys’ “Bach 2 the Future”.

Fenella Humphreys came to performing Bach’s masterpieces in their complete form relatively recently, but was frustrated by a lack of solo works to perform alongside them.

A Kickstarter and remarkable fundraising drive ensued, and Fenella has been able to commission works from Cheryl Frances-Hoad, Gordon Crosse and Piers Hellawell which appear on this new disc. It also includes ‘Bumblebees’ by Cyril Scott (d 1970)

These new piece echo and reflect Bach’s E major partita, Ysaye’s Sonata No 2, Biber’s Passacaglia from the Rosenkranz Sonata.

Gordon Crosse’s ‘Orkney Dreaming’ has a particular resonance for Fenella as it’s where she conceived the project.

Fenella has commissioned another three works, to be premiered live in Summer 2015, from Sir Maxwell Davies, Sally Beamish and Adrian Sutton to be released on the next disc.

Her busy schedule sees her performing premieres this year at Aldeburgh, Presteigne and St Magnus Festivals, and across the UK.

Reviews

October 2015

A tricksy title, but this is an interesting, diverse programme…[Humphreys] shapes the music with skill, and sometimes with humour: I especially enjoyed the almost throaway ending to the Gavotte en Rondeau, and there is always space for the music in the rhythmic timing and lift to the phrasing.

3rd September 2015

Look past the cheesy title and you find an intriguing project by violinist Fenella Humphreys, who is commissioning new British companion pieces to Bach’s six iconic sonatas and partitas. Here she performs the first three commissions, alongside a spirited yet unhurried account of Bach’s E major Partita. Cheryl Frances-Hoad’s Suite No 1 is a vibrant response to that work.

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