For this recording, Bob van der Ent uses gut strings on his violin to achieve greater clarity, a richer overtone range, and a warmer sound that approximates the human voice.
Interpretation
Bob van der Ent uses a Baroque bow for this recording, which he describes as feeling like a fine paintbrush, allowing for detailed musical expression.
Performer Biography
Bob van der Ent was the first Dutch violinist of his generation to record all 24 Paganini caprices.
Instruments
Bob van der Ent plays a violin made by Jean Baptiste Vuillaume in 1828, which is modeled after Stradivarius instruments.
Performer Biography
Bob van der Ent has won several national competitions, including the Oskar Back National Violin Competition and the Iordens Violin Days.
Composer Biography
Bach considered his time in the service of Prince Leopold of Anhalt-Köthen, who offered him a generous salary and a top-quality orchestra, to be the best time of his life.
Performer Biography
Bob van der Ent, the violinist on this album, made his solo debut at age 10 with the Netherlands Youth String Orchestra.
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