Bach, Violin Solos from the Sacred Vocal Works

Bach Violin Solos from the Sacred Vocal Works by Johann Sebastian Bach is presented in a scholarly and performer-focused edition published by Bärenreiter, bringing together expressive violin solos drawn from Bach’s cantatas, masses, passions, and oratorios; conceived as both a performance and study resource, this richly annotated collection provides detailed fingering, bowing, and interpretative commentary, and uniquely includes the complete corresponding vocal parts for each movement, enabling violinists to understand phrasing, articulation, and musical rhetoric directly from the vocal source, while an additional second violin part allows selected movements to be performed by two soloists.

Key features:

• Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
• Title: Violin Solos from the Sacred Vocal Works
• Publisher: Bärenreiter
• Repertoire drawn from cantatas, masses, passions, and oratorios
• Instrumentation: Solo violin (with optional second violin part)
• Includes detailed fingering, bowing, and performance commentary
• Complete vocal parts included for each movement
• Supports historically informed interpretation through vocal context
• Suitable for study, teaching, recital use, and church performance
• Essential repertoire linking Bach’s vocal and instrumental writing