"Fastest" 15 Minutes in Music

Hey Ghosthouse. I already listed the piece/movement; here are the two recording I have of this:

Julia Fischer on Pentatone: hybrid sacd. Wonderful sound (even on my 20-year-old CD player). Comes with all the Bach Partitas and sonatas (2-cd's and not cheap). This was the one I was listening to tonight.

Hilary Hahn on Sony: Redbook. Sound not as natural as the one above, but I think Hahn's playing is more dynamic and profound. I recommend this one over the former.

Tobias: Very good idea. Who can fail to be moved by this music? I myself was staggering out of the listening room!
I have not heard of the Ehnes; will look into it. I also have orchestral arrangements (Stokowsky and I forget the other). While I enjoy these, the piece is best for solo violin I think.

Steve O.

And now the inevitable quiz - which pressing sounds best (vinyl pls)?

The versions by Holloway and St John are also excellent.

What an excellent thread! If you like opera, I can recommend a 5 minute piece where time seems to stand still.

Track #8
Aida: O terra, addio; addio, valle di pianti (4:49)

Verdi: Arias & Duets / Plácido Domingo
EMI Classics - Greatest Artists of the Century

Conductor: Riccardo Muti
Performers:
Placido Domingo (Tenor)
Montserrat Caballe (Soprano)
Fiorenza Cossotto (Mezzo Soprano)

Regards, Rich

Thanks, Steveott...I am not familiar with the piece and didn't understand your reference to the "Chaconne movement". Thanks for the recommendations.