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

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 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 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: 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

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 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 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