Bach's Solo Violin Works
Bach's Solo Violin Works Long admired for his interpretation of Bach's six Sonatas and Partitas for unaccompanied violin, Jaap Schroeder, a leading international soloist, here provides a detailed but…
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Bach's Solo Violin Works
Long admired for his interpretation of Bach's six Sonatas and Partitas for unaccompanied violin, Jaap Schroeder, a leading international soloist, here provides a detailed but informal guide to their performance. The rich polyphonic textures of the works pose formidable challenges to the violinist. Among the pinnacles of Baroque music, Bach's sublime solo violin works have long been central to the repertoire.
Their musical quality is such that no serious violinist can avoid studying them and few concert artists can resist the temptation of performing them. Yet the Sonatas and Partitas are far from being mere technical exercises. This is a book for advanced students and performers.
Using it is an experience akin to a masterclass conducted by a uniquely accomplished practitioner. Apart from his discussion of the manuscript sources and modern editions, the text is devoted almost entirely to