Bach: Air and Dances by Johann Sebastian Bach, arranged by Urbainczyk, is a charming selection of Bach’s lyrical and dance movements presented in a clear, expressive arrangement.
Key features
•Elegant dance rhythms and lyrical airs
•Encourages stylistic clarity and expressive phrasing
•Ideal for recitals and teaching repertoire
•A joyful introduction to Bach’s Baroque character
Bach: Air and Dances by Johann Sebastian Bach, arranged by Urbainczyk, brings together some of Bach’s most graceful airs and dance movements in an accessible, performer-friendly form that preserves the elegance, clarity, and rhythmic vitality of the originals; drawing on Bach’s genius for melody and dance character, this collection allows players to experience the joy, poise, and expressive variety of Baroque music while focusing on musical line, articulation, and stylistic refinement.
Key features:
Showcases Bach’s dance-inspired writing, full of rhythmic lift and elegant character
Highlights singing melodic lines that encourage beautiful tone and phrasing
Offers a varied palette of moods, from noble lyricism to lively rhythmic energy
Ideal for developing Baroque articulation, style, and musical taste
Perfect for recitals, teaching, and stylistic contrast within a program
Makes Bach’s music feel approachable, graceful, and immediately rewarding to play
Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major BWV 1048 – Violin I Part by Johann Sebastian Bach, published by Breitkopf & Härtel, offers a demanding and exhilarating leadership role within one of Bach’s most energetic and groundbreaking orchestral works.
Key features
•A lead violin role within a fully democratic string texture
•Central to rhythmic drive and ensemble cohesion
•Requires clarity, stamina, and stylistic authority
•Essential repertoire for advanced Baroque orchestral playing
Ave Maria by Charles Gounod, based on music by Johann Sebastian Bach, and published by Schott Music, is a timeless sacred classic that highlights the violin’s singing voice and expressive purity.
Bach Violin Concerto in A minor BWV 1041 by Johann Sebastian Bach, published by G. Henle Verlag, is a refined and expressive Baroque concerto that rewards clarity, balance, and musical depth.
Key features
•Inward, dramatically concentrated concerto
•Urtext clarity supporting personal interpretation
•Develops Baroque articulation and rhythmic precision
•A cornerstone of serious Bach concerto repertoire
Bach Six Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin BWV 1001–1006 by Johann Sebastian Bach, published by Edition Peters, is a trusted Urtext edition of Bach’s complete solo violin cycle, offering a clear and authoritative text for serious study and performance.
Bach Violin Concerto in A minor BWV 1041 by Johann Sebastian Bach, published by Breitkopf & Härtel, is a concentrated and expressive Baroque concerto celebrated for its intensity, balance, and refined violin writing.
Key features
•Inward, dramatically focused concerto
•Develops Baroque articulation and rhythmic clarity
•Combines lyrical depth with energetic finale writing
Bach Six Sonatas for Violin and Piano by Johann Sebastian Bach are masterpieces of chamber music built on equality, dialogue, and contrapuntal mastery.
Key features
•A true chamber partnership, not solo with accompaniment
•Rich contrapuntal texture and shared expression
•Develops ensemble sensitivity and stylistic refinement
•Essential Bach repertoire for serious violin-piano duos
Bach Sonata No. 2 in A minor for Solo Violin BWV 1003 by Johann Sebastian Bach is one of the most profound and demanding works in the solo violin repertoire, revered for its emotional depth and monumental fugue.
Key features
•Home to one of the greatest fugues for solo violin
•Dark, introspective, and architecturally powerful
Bach Violin Concerto in E major BWV 1042 by Johann Sebastian Bach is a radiant Baroque concerto that combines brilliance, rhythmic vitality, and refined ensemble dialogue.
Key features
•Bright, joy-filled concerto with strong rhythmic energy
•Highlights elegant interaction between soloist and strings
•Balances brilliance with poise and stylistic clarity
•Essential repertoire for Baroque ensemble performance
