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05 Barbora KolarovaImp in Impulse
Barbora Kolářová
Furious Artisans FACD6822 (furiousartisans.com)

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Imp in Impulse: I. Shoes - Listen on Spotify (login required)

Imp in Impulse: III. Perverse Chaconne - Listen on Spotify (login required)

Partita for Solo Violin: I. Improvvisazione - Listen on Spotify (login required)

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Imp in Impulse is the outstanding debut solo CD by the Czech violinist Barbora Kolářová. The title work was written for her by the American composer Pascal Le Boeuf and receives its premiere recording here, Jean Françaix’s Theme with 8 Variations for Solo Violin and Klement Slavický’s Partita for Solo Violin completing the disc (Furious Artisans FACD6822 furiousartisans.com).

Kolářová says that she loves searching for pieces that are generally unknown and unrecorded, and that speak to her artistically and emotionally; her desire to record these compositions and to be the first to share them with the world was the impetus for this CD.

Certainly all three works here have a great deal to offer, with the Slavický Partita particularly impressive. Kolářová plays with a remarkably strong, rich tone, terrific rhythmic drive and technical brilliance: you can watch her perform the title work on YouTube.

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