Rachel: The Music I Love / Rachel Podger, violin

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For this specially-priced, two-disc retrospective of Channel Classics recordings by violinist Rachel Podger, the label asked the artist to pick a selection of favorite tracks from her remarkably rich catalog. With music ranging from solo works by J.S. Bach to sonatas by Mozart to concertos by Vivaldi and Haydn, this collection is a perfect introduction to the amazing artistry of this talented young violinist. Accompanying artists include harpsichordist Trevor Pinnock, violist Jane Rogers, fortepianist Gary Cooper and the ensembles Brecon Baroque and Holland Baroque Society.

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Here is an artist whose musicality transcends technical difficulties and takes you straight to the heart of the music.



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>Vivaldi, Antonio : Concerto for Violin in B flat major, Op. 4 no 1/RV 383a
  • Performer: Rachel Podger (Violin)
  • Ensemble: Arte dei Suonatori
  • Running Time: 8 min. 13 sec.
  • Period Time: Baroque
  • Form: Concerto
  • Written: 1716

>Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus : Variations (6) for Violin and Piano in G minor on "Hélas, j'ai perdu", K 360 (374b)
  • Performers: Gary Cooper (Fortepiano); Rachel Podger (Violin)
  • Running Time: 11 min. 10 sec.
  • Period Time: Classical
  • Written: 1781

>Bach, Johann Sebastian : Sonata for Violin solo no 3 in C major, BWV 1005
  • Performer: Rachel Podger (Violin)
  • Running Time: 22 min. 36 sec.
  • Period Time: Baroque
  • Written: 1720

>Rameau, Jean-Philippe : Cinquième concert, for harpsichord, violin (or flute) & viola da gamba (or second violin) (Pièces de
  • Performers: Jonathan Manson [Cello/Viola da gamba]; Rachel Podger (Violin); Trevor Pinnock (Harpsichord)
  • Running Time: 13 min. 30 sec.
  • Period Time: Baroque
  • Written: circa 1741

>Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus : Sonata for Violin and Piano in B flat major, K 454
  • Performers: Rachel Podger (Violin); Gary Cooper (Fortepiano)
  • Running Time: 22 min. 4 sec.
  • Period Time: Classical
  • Written: 1784

>Vivaldi, Antonio : Concerto for Violin, strings & continuo in D major ("La stravaganza" no 11), Op. 4/11, RV
  • Performer: Rachel Podger (Violin)
  • Ensemble: Arte dei Suonatori
  • Running Time: 7 min. 57 sec.
  • Period Time: Baroque
  • Form: Concerto
  • Written: 1716

>Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus : Duo for violin & viola no 2 in B flat major, K. 424
  • Performers: Rachel Podger (Violin); Jane Rogers (Viola)
  • Notes: Composition written: 1783.
  • Running Time: 8 min. 34 sec.
  • Period Time: Classical
  • Written: 1783

>Bach, Johann Sebastian : Concerto for Violin no 2 in E major, BWV 1042
  • Performer: Rachel Podger (Violin)
  • Ensemble: Brecon Baroque
  • Running Time: 15 min. 47 sec.
  • Period Time: Baroque
  • Form: Concerto
  • Written: by 1730

>Bach, Johann Sebastian : Sonata for Violin and Harpsichord no 6 in G major, BWV 1019
  • Performers: Trevor Pinnock (Harpsichord); Rachel Podger (Violin)
  • Running Time: 17 min. 12 sec.
  • Period Time: Baroque
  • Written: 1720

>Vivaldi, Antonio : Concerto for Violin, strings & continuo in C major ("La cetra" no 1), Op. 9/1, RV 181a
  • Performer: Rachel Podger (Violin)
  • Ensemble: Holland Baroque Society
  • Running Time: 9 min. 42 sec.
  • Period Time: Baroque
  • Form: Concerto
  • Written: 1727

>Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus : Sonata for Violin and Piano in C major, K 404 (385d) [Fragment]
  • Performers: Rachel Podger (Violin); Gary Cooper (Fortepiano)
  • Running Time: 3 min. 45 sec.
  • Period Time: Classical
  • Written: 1782

>Bach, Johann Sebastian : Sonata for Violin in G major, BWV1019a :: Cantabile
  • Performers: Rachel Podger (Violin); Trevor Pinnock (Harpsichord)
  • Running Time: 6 min. 6 sec.
  • Period Time: Baroque
  • Written: by 1727

>Haydn, Franz Joseph : Concerto for Violin in C major, H7a/1 :: Adagio / Presto
  • Performer: Rachel Podger (Violin)
  • Notes: Composition written: By 1769.
  • Running Time: 9 min. 25 sec.
  • Period Time: Classical
  • Form: Concerto
  • Written: by 1769