All Bach Sonatas and Partitas articles
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BlogsA new light on the polyphonic nature of Bach’s Cello Suites, Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin
Musicologist and counterpoint enthusiast Laurent Matthys makes the case for adopting a contrapuntal mindset when approaching these monumental works of solo string repertoire
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Focus‘The most perfect music ever written’: Violinist Leonidas Kavakos on recording Bach’s Solo Sonatas and Partitas
’Bach’s music is a reflection of life, and life is not always serious – there is also humour and dancing, and uplifting moods to counter the darker ones.’
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VideoHilary Hahn performs Gigue from Bach Solo Violin Partita no. 3
A chance to watch the bright and sunny conclusion to the E major Partita from the superstar violinist
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Focus‘A bright key without inhibitions’ - Lewis Kaplan on Bach’s Solo Violin Partita in E major
In this extract from the August 2021 issue, Lewis Kaplan concludes his analysis of the Bach’s Solo Violin Sonatas and Partitas
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Focus'A shocking surprise': uncovering Bach’s Partita for Solo Violin no.2 in D minor BWV1004
Following analysis of Bach’s Partita no.1 in B minor BWV1002, Lewis Kaplan introduces the mighty Partita no.2 in D minor BWV1004 in this extract from the August 2021 issue
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FocusWhen Kyung Wha Chung met Bach’s Solo Violin Sonatas and Partitas
Our August 2021 issue features Juilliard professor Lewis Kaplan examining Bach’s Solo Partitas. Read an extract from our October 2016 Session Report issue featuring violinist Kyung Wha Chung
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FocusDid Bach dance? Stylised dance in his Solo Violin Partitas
Following his analysis of Bach’s solo violin sonatas in the July issue, Lewis Kaplan discusses the elements of dance found in the solo violin partitas
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FocusFinding character in Bach’s Sonata no.1 in G minor BWV1001
In this extract from the July 2021 issue, Lewis Kaplan, senior member of the Juilliard School faculty discusses harmony, character and ornamentation in Bach’s first solo violin sonata
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VideoCellist Gabriel Martins performs Bach’s Chaconne
A performance of the Chaconne in a lower register than you may be used to
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