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Song & Dance album review
Jacques Forestier/Boris Kusnezow (Warner Classics) The Canadian violinist’s album definitely does what it says on the tin: from Bartók to Ernst, there is a quiet and beguiling eloquence to his playing
TL;DR
- Jacques Forestier's debut album, "Song & Dance," is a promising showcase of his violin talent.
- The album features a mix of composers including Bartók, Wieniawski, Bach, Gershwin, Brahms, and Ernst.
- Forestier's playing is characterized by rhythmic poise, lyrical eloquence, and a compelling sense of dance.
- His performance of Heinrich Ernst's Grand Caprice is highlighted as particularly impressive.
- The album aims to live up to its title by presenting pieces with a distinct "swing" and dance-like quality.