Bach Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin BWV 1001–1006 by Johann Sebastian Bach, edited by Carl Flesch and published by Edition Peters, is a landmark edition of Bach’s solo violin masterpieces shaped by one of the great analytical minds in violin history.
Key features
• The cornerstone of solo violin literature
• Guided by Carl Flesch’s authoritative, structure-driven insight
• Emphasizes clarity, balance, and polyphonic control
• Essential for serious, long-term artistic study
Bach Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin BWV 1001–1006 by Johann Sebastian Bach, edited by the legendary violinist and pedagogue Carl Flesch and published by Edition Peters, presents Bach’s supreme solo violin works through the lens of one of the most influential violin minds of the 20th century; these six works form the spiritual and technical summit of the violin repertoire, and Flesch’s editorial approach offers performers a disciplined, structurally conscious pathway through Bach’s polyphony, balancing expressive freedom with architectural clarity and technical efficiency, making this edition especially valued by violinists seeking a modern, analytical approach grounded in great performance tradition.
Key features:
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
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: 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: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major BWV 1048 – Violin III Part by Johann Sebastian Bach, published by Breitkopf & Härtel, offers an engaging orchestral role within one of Bach’s most innovative and energetic concertos.
Key features
• A fully engaged orchestral voice, not a secondary part
• Central to the concerto’s rhythmic drive and texture
• Develops ensemble precision and contrapuntal awareness
• Essential experience in Bach’s most democratic orchestral writing
Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major BWV 1048 – Violin II Part by Johann Sebastian Bach, published by Breitkopf & Härtel, offers an engaging and demanding inner-voice role within one of Bach’s most energetic and innovative concertos.
Key features
• A fully engaged inner voice, not secondary accompaniment
• Central to rhythmic drive and contrapuntal texture
• Builds ensemble precision and listening skills
• Essential experience in Bach’s most forward-thinking orchestral writing
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 Violin Concerto in A minor BWV 1041 by Johann Sebastian Bach, published by Editio Musica Budapest, is a focused and expressive Baroque concerto that rewards clarity, balance, and musical depth.
Key features
• Inward, dramatically concentrated concerto
• Develops Baroque articulation and rhythmic precision
• Combines lyrical depth with energetic finale writing
• Essential repertoire for serious violinists
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
