Track Listing

1. Partita for solo violin No. 3 in E major, BWV 1006: 1. Preludio
2. Partita for solo violin No. 3 in E major, BWV 1006: 2. Loure
3. Partita for solo violin No. 3 in E major, BWV 1006: 3. Gavotte en Rondeau
4. Partita for solo violin No. 3 in E major, BWV 1006: 4. Menuet I
5. Partita for solo violin No. 3 in E major, BWV 1006: 5. Menuet II
6. Partita for solo violin No. 3 in E major, BWV 1006: 6. Bourrée
7. Partita for solo violin No. 3 in E major, BWV 1006: 7. Gigue
8. Partita for solo violin No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004: 1. Allemande
9. Partita for solo violin No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004: 2. Courante
10. Partita for solo violin No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004: 3. Sarabande
11. Partita for solo violin No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004: 4. Gigue
12. Partita for solo violin No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004: 5. Ciaccona
13. Sonata for solo violin No. 3 in C major, BWV 1005: 1. Adagio
14. Sonata for solo violin No. 3 in C major, BWV 1005: 2. Fuga
15. Sonata for solo violin No. 3 in C major, BWV 1005: 3. Largo
16. Sonata for solo violin No. 3 in C major, BWV 1005: 4. Allegro assai

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #26285 in Music
• Released on: 2001-05-21
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Dimensions: .24 pounds

Customer Reviews

Wonderfully bright, clear and simple interpretation
The Bach solo string music is, of course, one of the landmarks of classical music. These are some of the greatest pieces of music ever written. They are the musical equivalent of the plays of Shakespeare.

Which means it is not easy to do them in a new way. First, these are very difficult pieces to play. Only a master can play them well. Second, every top violinist has recorded a version of them, so any new version of them is played in the shadow of giants.

Hahn deals fabulously with both problems. She plays these pieces as if they had been written yesterday. She brings to this music a wonderful simplicity, directness and joy. Her Bach is filled with light. She shows her mastery by making this music seem simple. A wonderful, wonderful talent.

The Virtue of Youth
I do a lot of writing in my work, so I don't hesitate to write book reviews but my musical abilities are so limited and little used that I do hesitate to discuss the work of anyone who clearly had more talent in their little finger than I have in total. That being said, I remain entranced by this recording and play it frequently. Ms Hahn brings what I belive to be great technique and incredible enthusiasm, drive and energy to these pieces. The sheer joy of accomplishement shines through these performances. Another descriptor I might use for this encounter of player and part is fearless. With all that there is profound respect shown for the emotional range found in these two partitas. Yet it is the music that is shining through not the musician. No doubt Ms Hahn will play these tunes differently in 30 years. Let's hope so. But she won't play them any better. She and Bach are helped along by very clear and highly defined sound. If these recordings don't make JS Bach smile up in heaven then none will.

Awfully good, masterful in fact.
Ms. Hahn has a phenominal talent. Her knowing interpretation of the Partitas 2 and 3 goes to the spirit of Bach in a spine-tingling, joyous way. The famous Chaconne from Partita no. 2 can be played over and over always with fresh impressions. Superb.