Solo con Spirito! Celebrating 50
With this selection of moving and virtuosic solos, Violinist Jennifer Roig-Francoli interweaves historical and contemporary performance styles to create an inspired tableau of timeless beauty. The CD comes in a shrink-wrapped jewel case, complete with 8-page booklet with pictures and liner notes. Recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio at Leadwell Studios for The Art of Freedom, LLC.
About the Album:
“Solo con Spirito! Celebrating 50 represents a special personal achievement, as I’ve finally fulfilled my childhood dream of making a solo violin recording. Shortly after I began work on the project, the pandemic took over the world. I used the imposed isolation to build a recording studio in my home, and with the remote support of two engineers and a producer, I produced this recording on the occasion of my 50th birthday. This was a fantastic learning adventure and a beautiful collaboration during very stressful times. Made with Love – ENJOY!” ~ Jennifer
On the Album:
J.S. BACH
Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004 (1720)
1. Allemanda [05:45]
2. Corrente [02:58]
3. Sarabanda [03:56]
4. Giga [04:34]
5. Ciaccona [15:29]
EUGENE YSAYE
Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 27 (1923)
6. Ballade [08:41]
GEORGE ENESCU
7. Sarabande (1915) [07:59]
FRITZ KREISLER
8. Recitativo and Scherzo-Caprice (1911) [05:50]
What Listeners are Saying…
“The CD is a triumph. Great playing, great sound, great repertoire.” ~ Harold Bauer, Conductor
“The Chaconne might be my favorite piece of music ever written. I love Jennifer’s recording of it, as well as her entire D Minor Partita. Her interpretation leans baroque and you can tell she poured her heart and soul into this work. The Ysaye, Enescu and Kreisler pieces complement the album well. This is Jennifer’s celebration of nearly 50 years of honing her craft and is a remarkable achievement. I will be listening to this album over and over.” ~ Gene Huang, Violinist
“Oh my!! This is most definitely on my list of favorites!! Every selection is absolutely beautiful. The depth of emotion in your performances left me completely in awe.. and anticipation for what was coming up next! Bravo, simply, wonderful!!” ~ Jim Shea, Flutist
Harold Bauer, Conductor, Chicago –
The CD is a triumph. Great playing, great sound, great repertoire.
Gene Huang, Violinist –
The Chaconne might be my favorite piece of music ever written. I love Jennifer’s recording of it, as well as her entire D Minor Partita. Her interpretation leans baroque and you can tell she poured her heart and soul into this work. The Ysaye, Enescu and Kreisler pieces complement the album well. This is Jennifer’s celebration of nearly 50 years of honing her craft and is a remarkable achievement. I will be listening to this album over and over.
Jim Shea, Flutist –
Oh my!! This is most definitely on my list of favorites!! Every selection is absolutely beautiful. The depth of emotion in your performances left me completely in awe.. and anticipation for what was coming up next! Bravo, simply, wonderful!!
Doerte Fistl (verified owner) –
This is a stunning recording! Highly virtuosic playing with lightness and beauty of sound goes hand in hand with a crystal clear and rich tone.
Debi Adams –
What a stunning recording. I have heard these pieces so many times- especially the Partita. Jennifer brings the depth of her soul into this piece which creates pure magic. I cannot get enough if it nor of the Ysaye. This CD is at the top of my listening list. Thank you for such a beautiful gift to humanity!