Title: The Strong Approach
Review: While still endlessly fascinated with Rachel Podger's traversal of this fare on a Baroque-prepared violin and with period instrument sensibilities, Mr. Fulkerson's verile approach and aggressive nuances, on a modern instrument, plainly make for a very persuasive perspective as well. Phrasing, contrast, balance - all amply attended to. Pitch of individual notes - perfect! - (you don't even think about it, it comes so naturally). But it's as masculine as a football game (think of it: beer-drinkin' Bach!). Of course, Fulkerson can be tender too, in the slow movements. But that's not what you come away with when you're done listening.
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