Bach’s Six Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin (IMC, ed. Galamian) offer violinists a definitive edition that blends Baroque artistry with modern practicality:
• Meticulously edited by Ivan Galamian, a renowned violin pedagogue.
• Includes thoughtful fingerings and bowings for technical ease
• Balances historical fidelity with accessible performance guidance
• Suitable for students and professionals seeking expressive mastery
This edition is the trusted choice for learning, teaching, and performing Bach’s iconic works.
Experience the brilliance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Six Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin, a foundational collection for any violinist. This IMC edition, meticulously edited by Ivan Galamian, combines Baroque masterpieces with expert modern guidance. Galamian’s thoughtful fingerings and bowings help violinists of all levels approach Bach’s expressive works with confidence and style.
Bach Twenty Duets for Violin and Cello by Johann Sebastian Bach, published by Boosey & Hawkes, is a charming and instructive collection that develops ensemble skills through elegant musical conversation.
Key features
• A true chamber-music dialogue for violin and cello
• Builds listening skills and stylistic clarity
• Accessible yet musically rich Bach repertoire
• Ideal for study, teaching, and performance
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
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.
Key features
• Lyrical, vocal-inspired violin writing
• Calm, prayerful, and emotionally resonant
• Ideal for sacred and ceremonial performances
• A universally loved and deeply moving classic
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 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
• Demands musical maturity and technical control
• A cornerstone of serious solo violin study
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: 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: 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
