This record was a super find. On the long lamented, some would say demented, Allegro label, Oklahoma born Fredell Lack plays sonatas of Tartini and Corelli where she is well accompanied by noted harpsichordist/baroque specialist Fernando Valenti.
When this record was cut in the early 50's, not much of either composer existed on record or was heard in the concert hall. Musicians had few, if any models, and most had to rely on written recollections, traditions handed down and their own inate good taste. Ms Lack had a whole big bag of the latter and her playing is winningly sweet, secure and immaculately tasteful. This is an excellent recital and I wonder what kind of career this violinist would have had if she had not directed her efforts towards pedagogy and the necessities of the family homelife.
Allowances for sound, one of the best solo programs I can recall in quite a while.
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