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
• Essential Bach repertoire for serious violinists
Bach Violin Concerto in A minor BWV 1041 by Johann Sebastian Bach, published by Breitkopf & Härtel, presents one of Bach’s most compelling and inwardly expressive violin concertos in a classic scholarly edition valued for its clarity and structural reliability; marked by concentrated emotional intensity, rhythmic drive, and idiomatic violin writing, this concerto challenges the soloist to combine precision with expressive restraint, revealing Bach’s ability to achieve dramatic power through economy, balance, and refined musical argument.
Key features:
Bach’s Three Sonatas and Three Partitas for solo violin (Barenreiter edition) offer:
• Authentic urtext edition reflecting Bach’s original intentions
• Composed in 1720, a pinnacle of violin repertoire
• Renowned for technical challenge and expressive depth
• Clear notation and helpful editorial notes
• Suitable for students and professionals alike
Bach: Violin Solos from the Sacred Vocal Works by Johann Sebastian Bach is a deeply reflective collection that reveals the violin’s role as a spiritual and vocal voice within Bach’s sacred music.
Key features
• Lyrical, vocal-inspired violin writing
• Rich in spiritual and emotional depth
• Focuses on tone, phrasing, and expressive sincerity
• Ideal for reflective recital and study repertoire
Johann Sebastian Bach, Violin Concerto in A Minor BWV 1041. Arranged by Martin Schelhaas. Edited by Dietrich Kilian. Published by Baerenreiter.
Discover the timeless allure of J.S. Bach’s Violin Concerto in A Minor, BWV 1041—a masterwork of the Baroque era composed during Bach’s renowned Köthen period (1717–1723). Opening with an Allegro moderato that brims with lively energy and interplay between solo violin and orchestra, the concerto continues with a lyrical Andante. It culminates in an Allegro assai, bursting with technical brilliance and rhythmic vitality. Celebrated for its expressive melodies, inventiveness, and lasting appeal, this concerto is an essential addition to any concert program or personal collection—immerse yourself in one of classical music’s most cherished works.
Bach: Erbarme dich for Violin & Viola or Two Violins and Piano by Johann Sebastian Bach, published by Editio Musica Budapest, is a deeply moving sacred transcription that highlights lyrical expression, ensemble unity, and emotional honesty.
Key features
• Profoundly expressive and prayer-like
• Focuses on tone, phrasing, and shared musical breathing
• Ideal for reflective and sacred performances
• A timeless Bach masterpiece of compassion and humility
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
Bach Violin Concerto in A minor BWV 1041 for Violin and Piano by Johann Sebastian Bach, published by Edition Peters, is a concentrated and expressive Baroque concerto that rewards clarity, balance, and interpretative maturity.
Key features
• Dramatically focused and inward concerto
• Develops Baroque articulation and rhythmic precision
• Balances lyrical depth with energetic finale writing
• Essential repertoire for serious Bach interpretation
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
Enjoy Bach for Violin by Kathy and David Blackwell—a collection of 14 varied Bach pieces for upper-intermediate violinists, featuring lively dances, expressive melodies, and helpful background notes.
Key Features:
• 14 pieces arranged for Grades 5–7
• Includes solo, duet, and unaccompanied options
• Lively dances, chorales, and iconic works
• Background and style notes for each piece
