Linus Roth - Wartime Consolations - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

German violin virtuoso Linus Roth brings a unique project and program; SamBach. Starting with J.S. Bach's E -Major concerto getting via Villa-Lobos to the most famous Samba melodies arranged for solo violin; string orchestra; harpsichord; guitar and percussion... A peculiar and exciting musical journey. Together with the Brazilian orquestra Johann Sebastian Rio; whose name is a testimony of their admiration for the baroque composer; Linus Roth creates a mesmerizing musical collaboration.

Challenge Classics violinist Rudolf Koelman pays a tribute to his teacher Jascha Heifetz. Two late romantic Concertos, full of pathos, rarely performed today. MusicWeb on CC 72736 Prokofiev Violin Concertos with Rudolf Koelman ... these performances are very fine indeed... The more you listen, the better it gets.

BBC Music Magazine Roth sustains his flawlessly smooth, luxurously toned sonority, so that each movement emerges in terms of it's majestic formal perfection. The Strad  This is a fundamentally lyrical account, imbued with grace and beauty. Pizzicato Supersonic  The great realization of this CD by the technicians and the carefully edited booklet complete this outstanding recording. Just listen and enjoy.