Bach, Konzert in E Major for Violin, Strings and Basso Continuo

Bach Violin Concerto in E major BWV 1042 by Johann Sebastian Bach is one of Bach’s most radiant and confidently extroverted concertos, conceived for violin, string orchestra, and basso continuo and celebrated for its luminous tonal world, rhythmic vitality, and idiomatic violin writing; balancing brilliance with elegance, the concerto places the solo violin in lively dialogue with the ensemble, demanding not only technical polish but a keen sense of style, timing, and collaborative awareness that embodies the finest ideals of the Baroque concerto.

Key features:

• One of Bach’s most joyful and outward-looking concertos, full of rhythmic lift and energy
• Encourages a true dialogue between soloist and ensemble, rather than solo display alone
• The opening movement sparkles with dance-like propulsion and clarity, rewarding articulate bowing
• The slow movement offers poised, lyrical introspection, supported by sustained harmonic grounding
• The finale brims with buoyant vitality and motoric drive, ideal for projecting confident Baroque style
• Develops ensemble awareness, balance, and stylistic authority
• A cornerstone work for mastering Baroque concerto rhetoric and joyful musical communication