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Bach: Sonatas et Partitas for solo violin

The works of Bach solo violin are very dear to me and hold a place in my concert repertoire. The registration of these monumental works early career was a rare privilege. I will always be grateful to Analekta for giving me this amazing opportunity. Although my interpretations have evolved over time and continue to change throughout my life, it is a great pleasure to listen to these pieces and remember, with pride, the incredible experience when recording these masterpieces. - James Ehnes 

Bach, in excellent teacher, has always understood and desired as well: writing music is to be played in addition to being contemplated. His son, and generations of aspiring musicians since have learned to their cost and ultimately to their delight. Of Orgelbüchlein, Clavierbüchlein and Well-Tempered Clavier, until these two collections for only melodic instrument, it all rubbed and all came out grandis. It was sometimes considered these sonatas, partitas and suites as to have been unplayable at the time of their composition. After the death of JS Bach, however, works for solo violin attracted the attention of many of the best violinists of the time, who saw these pieces of an outdated style a way to improve their technique.