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 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: Three Sonatas in D minor after BWV 1043 by Johann Sebastian Bach, published by Dohr Verlag, transforms Bach’s famous Double Violin Concerto into intimate chamber sonatas rich in dialogue and contrapuntal clarity.
Key features
•A chamber reinterpretation of the Double Violin Concerto
•Emphasizes dialogue, balance, and ensemble unity
•Reveals Bach’s contrapuntal mastery in a new light
•Ideal for advanced violin duos and continuo players
Bach Violin Concerto in E major BWV 1042 by Johann Sebastian Bach, edited by Andrew Manze and published by Bärenreiter, is a vibrant and elegant Baroque concerto that combines brilliance, rhythmic energy, and refined lyricism.
Key features
•Radiant, joy-filled concerto with strong rhythmic drive
•Encourages stylistic clarity and dance-like articulation
•Balances brilliance with elegance and poise
•A cornerstone of expressive Bach concerto repertoire
Bach Concerto No. 1 in A minor BWV 1041 for Violin and Piano by Johann Sebastian Bach is a powerful and inward Baroque concerto that rewards clarity, balance, and expressive depth.
Key features
•Dramatically concentrated and expressive
•Develops Baroque articulation and rhythmic precision
•Combines lyrical depth with energetic finale writing
Bach Violin Concerto in E major BWV 1042 for Violin and Piano by Johann Sebastian Bach, published by Edition Peters, is a radiant Baroque concerto celebrated for its rhythmic vitality, elegance, and expressive clarity.
Key features
•Bright, joy-filled concerto with dance-like energy
•Develops stylistic clarity and refined articulation
•Balances brilliance with poise and restraint
•Essential repertoire for serious Bach interpretation
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 Concerto in D minor BWV 1043 for Two Violins and Orchestra by Johann Sebastian Bach, published by G. Henle Verlag, is a masterwork of musical conversation, celebrated for its lyrical beauty and perfectly balanced dialogue between two solo violins.
Key features
•One of the greatest double concertos ever written
•Renowned for its intimate, expressive slow movement
•Develops ensemble unity and musical dialogue
•Essential Baroque repertoire for serious violinists
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.
