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I came across theses Lp's yesterday and find the performances pretty interesting. After Grumiaux's fleet, airy and elegant playing comes Suk's with Ruzickova on the Harpsichord. The first thing one notices is the Harpsichord--Ruzickova's is a big sound, no fear of the deep bass octaves or a myriad of colorful effects. One would think Stokowski were at the keyboard.Suk's tempi are broad and his gestures dramatic, as one would expect from the time, I believe originally '63 Supraphon performances in Stereo. The violin is extremely forward. The bottom line upon first hearing is that the music still communicates and is often fascinating. Those who have heard it all: have these performances held up in the long run? Thanks.
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Suk and Ruzickova also recorded these works for Erato STU 70531/32,with superb sound.
But for performance I do prefer Oistrakh and Pischner.
jdaniel,Sonata for Harpsichord and Violin 1014, 1015, 1016/Ruzickova/Suk Suprap/m/sh
Sonata for Harpsichord and Violin 1014, 1015, 1016, 1017, 1018, 1019/Oistrakh DG/shYour post had me hastily checking thru' my collection this evening!
I only have the mono version of the Suk - but do have the Oistrakh (who's playing I'm fond of) for comparison - will give them both a spin and get back to you.
Enjoy
jdaniel,Have now enjoyed revisiting the Ruzickova/Suk Bach. My particular LP tends to harshness and a sharp tone, particularly evident on the upper registers of the violin, and I noted the same tonality on previous listenings thru' a different/valve amp system. I suspect this recording could sound just right in a warmer sounding system? Other than that Suk is superb; but Oistrakh beckons :-)
I can also recommend
Bach: Two Concertos for Harpsichord (E maj & D min)/Ruzickova/COP/Gyorgy Lehel C3 Suprap/m/sh
...Ruzickova's harpsichord playing on this LP is sublime.
Enjoy
Yes, the violin is waaaay up front. Isn't Ruzikova's playing fascinating? My usual Bach Sonatas for V and H are Grumiaux and Jacottet on later Philips, though collectors go bonkers for his earlier set. I like the latter.
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