J.S. Bach / Bon Van Der Ent - Sonatas & PartitasFinally the Challenge Classics catalogue accommodates an account of violin's literature highest work: Bach's Sonatas and Partitas. As an ever inquisitive label, Challenge has chosen a young violinist with an outstanding personality. Van der Ent does more than merely give a performance; he pursues a daring journey with the listener. Even the simple choice of a 1828 violin, gut strings and a certain bow give this account a thoroughly unique sound world.

supportive trumpet phrases and cosmic blasts of synth imagines the prose of Gertrude Stein torn up and floating in space

Scott Joplin (arr

with plenty of opportunity to sing for both instruments

more about rhythm than anything

There are three pieces on the program: Anima

Dave rocked with The Trews

which contrast with a nostalgic-sounding middle section

Shaham embarked upon this project in August 2019

He was in deep despair

the Chamber Orchestra Leopoldinum

Although largely overlooked by record buyers at the time

The Sufi understanding is that God is the Sole Being and that all creatures manifest reflections of His Being