Jill Crossland Live at Restoration House
This CD is a recording of a live concert given at Restoration House, Rochester, on the 1824 Jirikowsky fortepiano. A fine recital by a recognised baroque specialist.
Track Listing
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Johann Sebastian Bach:
- English Suite No. 3 in G minor, BWV 808 − I. Prelude (3:40)
- English Suite No. 3 in G minor, BWV 808 − II. Allemande (3:40)
- English Suite No. 3 in G minor, BWV 808 − III. Courante (2:20)
- English Suite No. 3 in G minor, BWV 808 − IV. Sarabande (3:56)
- English Suite No. 3 in G minor, BWV 808 − V. Gavottes I & II (3:29)
- English Suite No. 3 in G minor, BWV 808 − VI. Gigue (3:07)
- Fantasia in C major, BWV 906 (5:26)
- Prelude and Fugue in C minor, BWV 846 − I. Prelude (2:01)
- Prelude and Fugue in C minor, BWV 846 − II. Fugue (1:51)
- Prelude and Fugue in D major, BWV 850 − I. Prelude (1:31)
- Prelude and Fugue in D major, BWV 850 − II. Fugue (2:22)
- Prelude and Fugue in D minor, BWV 851 − I. Prelude (1:21)
- Prelude and Fugue in D minor, BWV 851 − II. Fugue (2:31)
- Prelude and Fugue in D minor, BWV 875 − I. Prelude (1:36)
- Prelude and Fugue in D minor, BWV 875 − II. Fugue (2:19) George Frederic Handel:
- Chaconne in G major, HWV 435 (10:59) Domenico Scarlatti:
- Sonata in E major, Kk 380 (5:25)
Reviews
“Thrilling sound… lucid yet powerful interpretations [of the Bach]… masterly performance [of the Handel]… the whole programme can be recommended with confidence. Divine Art’s recording quality is superb.
” —Geoffrey Crankshaw
“This engaging live recital grabbed and held our attention… fresh rhythmic liveliness, telling agogics and a predominantly light articulation… has given unique pleasure and satisfaction
” —Peter Grahame Woolf
“The English Suite receives an expository treatment, with the lucid phrasing emphasized by crisp articulation and well-placed agogic accents. The Scarlatti Sonata is particularly well characterized. Crossland really cuts loose [in the Handel], with a performance full of intensity and, at times, real pathos
” —Robert Levett
“Crossland’s playing is highly demonstrative with powerful bass strokes, strongly articulated phrasing and incisive accenting. She provides an exceptional performance [of the English Suite]… a confident interpretation of storytelling proportion. The disc is highly rewarding and especially recommended to fortepiano enthusiasts
” —Don Satz
“Jill Crossland has the ability to present Baroque and early Classical music with a depth of response that brings it alive and to make it timeless… it is quite a shock to encounter Crossland playing a fortepiano. Plenty of Crossland magic to be savoured. – Colin Anderson (Classical Source)
” —Colin Anderson
