For this recording, Jorge Jiménez uses an original romantic bow from 1850 and a gut-strung violin, tuned to the pitch used by the Gewandhaus Orchestra at the time (A=447hz), to achieve a historically accurate sound.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Vn Studios in Robledo de Chavela, Madrid, Spain, from January 15-19, 2023.
Recording & Production
The recording, editing, and mastering for this album were handled by Victor Sordo Vicente and Sonia Gancedo of Vn Studios.
Instruments
Jorge Jiménez plays a Ruggieri violin from 1680, which is part of the Jonathan Sparey collection from the Jumpstart Jr. Foundation.
Performer Biography
Jorge Jiménez is the founder and director of the early and experimental music ensemble Tercia Realidad and serves as concertmaster for several other ensembles.
Performer Biography
Jorge Jiménez, the violinist on this recording, is known for performing music in the style and on the instruments for which it was composed, spanning from the Middle Ages to the 21st century.
Album & Artwork
This album features Johann Sebastian Bach's Cello Suites, BWV 1007-1012, arranged and edited for solo violin by Ferdinand David in 1866.
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