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Track Listings
| 1. Scarlatti: Keyboard Sonata in C Major K. 159 |
| 2. Bach: Two-Part Invention No. 13 |
| 3. Debussy: "Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum" from Children's Corner |
| 4. Chopin: Mazurka in F-sharp Minor |
| 5. Bach: "Prelude" from Partita No. 3 for Solo Violin |
| 6. Chopin: Etude in C-sharp Minor |
| 7. Chopin: Mazurka in F-sharp Minor |
| 8. Bach: Three-Part Invention No. 10 |
| 9. Tchaikovsky: Melody in E-flat |
| 10. Brahms: "Presto in G-Minor I after Bach" |
| 11. Bach: "Prelude" from Suite for Unaccompanied Cello 1 |
| 12. Bach: Three-Part Invention No. 15 |
| 13. Paganini: Moto Perpetuo |
| 14. Scarlatti: Keyboard Sonata in D Minor K. 213 |
| 15. Bach: Two-Part Invention No. 6 |
| 16. Beethoven: "Adagio sostenuto" from "Moonlight" Sonata |
| 17. Bach: Two-Part Invention No. 11 |
| 18. Beethoven: Seven Variations on "God Save The King" |
| 19. Bach: Three-Part Invention No. 7 |
| 20. Paganini: Moto Perpetuo (Bluegrass version) |
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Bela Fleck is one of the greatest five-string banjo players performing today. Beginning in the 1970s, he honed his lightning-fast chops performing bluegrass, then moved on to contemporary jazz and fusion sounds. With this album, he broadens his horizons once again by performing an entire programme of classical-music transcriptions. Reminiscent of classical-guitar albums by John Williams (who makes a guest appearance here), the disc traverses a wide repertoire--from Chopin mazurkas to Bach's Two and Three Part Inventions. Throughout, Fleck displays a feathery touch on his banjo, and his instrument offers a pleasant, brassy tone with very little twang. The technique he displays on Perpetual Motion is astounding and a refreshing change of pace from the smooth grooves found on the banjoist's Flecktones recordings. The arrangements are generally minimalist and understated, but violinist Joshua Bell, bassist Edgar Meyer, mandolinist Chris Thile and percussionist Evelyn Glennie join in on this ground-breaking disc. Bluegrass purists may be disappointed, but classical fans will be astounded by how perfectly natural Fleck's banjo sounds on these works. --Jason Verlinde
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This review is from: Bela Fleck: Perpetual Motion (Audio CD)
I am an absolute classical music purists. I am often upset by hearing Bach played on piano, since he never composed for the instrument, so that should tell you how narrow-minded I am about classical music. My attention was drawn to this album when I heard the Bach cello suite on NPR one day. It is a late Bach piece, and in my opinion the single piece that does the cello more justice than any other. It is simply a splendid piece. When the announcer introduced Bela Fleck, of all people to be playing it, I was skeptical to say the least, but I opened my ears and listened. Within seconds of the downbeat, I foundmyself in some of the most amazing playing on an instrument for which I have rarely had any respect. Not only does he play every note as it is written, and play them all well, but it sounds good! Amazingly good! I think the banjo actually works really well with lots of baroque music. That interpretation was truly something special.I do not yet own the CD, but will in the not to distant future, so I cannot speak for the rest of it, but I will say that I am again skeptical about how the banjo will mix with romantic music. I don't think the instrument has the ability to express music in the way a piano or other stringed instrument can, which is one reason Bach works well because there is little room for "interpretation." I am quite curious, though, to hear how it sounds!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fleck plays classical beautifully,
By YEMANA (Ottawa, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bela Fleck: Perpetual Motion (Audio CD)
I saw Bela Fleck playing live with the African group Bassekou Kouyake and I thought, WOW, what a performance. I never really cared much for the banjo before. That was until I heard Bela Fleck play it. When I saw this CD online, I thought ".... play classical music with a banjo???? that's an unusual combination, I have to hear this...." , so decided to buy it. Fleck took a leap of faith when he took on this project, but he succeeded marvelously. Someone mentioned in a previous review that a full orchestra backing up Fleck would be better. Not sure if it would be better, but I certainly would love to hear him play with a full orchestra. I don't know if Fleck has a classical background. But whether he does or not, he can certainly keep up with the best of them. I love this CD and highly recommend it, whether you like banjo or not. REALLY!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stunning!,
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This review is from: Bela Fleck: Perpetual Motion (Audio CD)
. . .Fans of classical music and the banjo will both be stunned by this CD. Period. . . .
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