Falsettist

Bach: Sonatas & Partitas for solo violin, BWV1001-1006 Bojan Čičić (violin) Delphian DCD34300 Having long enjoyed Bojan Čičić's exploration of lesser-known Baroque composers on Delphian such as Johann Jakob Walther ( Gramophone, Oct 22 ) it comes as no surprise that he has been working towards this splendid recording of Bach's Sonatas and Partitas for violin without bass; cornerstone repertoire with an impressive context. There is also a moving story behind this release: inspired by guitarist Sean Shibe's Gramophone award winning Bach album of 2020 , Čičić also recorded in Scotland’s 15th century Crichton Collegiate Church just as lockdowns were easing and this venue makes a considerable contribution to the atmosphere of the disc. Furthermore, Čičić dedicates this album to his teacher from Zagreb, Damir Kukulj who passed away recently. [...] This is a wonderful addition to a strong field of baroque performances, technically assured and deeply considered, it's a gent