Bach, J S: Sonatas & Partitas for solo violin, BWV1001-1006

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At some point… every great violinist must square up to the Bach Solo Sonatas and Partitas. Tetzlaff has finally bitten the bullet - magnificently. Among other modern instrumental versions Julia... — BBC Music Magazine, September 2007, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 1st Apr 2007
Catalogue No: 98250
Label: Hänssler
Length: 2 hours 9 minutes

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Bach, J S: Sonata for solo violin No. 1 in G minor, BWV1001

Work length15:33

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Christian Tetzlaff (violin)

I. Adagio

Track length3:50

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II. Fuga. Allegro

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III. Siciliana

Track length3:16

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IV. Presto

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Bach, J S: Partita for solo violin No. 1 in B minor, BWV1002

Work length25:55

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Christian Tetzlaff (violin)

I. Allemanda

Track length4:29

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II. Double

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III. Corrente

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IV. Double. Presto

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V. Sarabanda

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VI. Double

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VII. Tempo di Bourree

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VIII. Double

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Bach, J S: Sonata for solo violin No. 2 in A minor, BWV1003

Work length21:12

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Christian Tetzlaff (violin)

I. Grave

Track length3:51

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II. Fuga

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III. Andante

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IV. Allegro

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Bach, J S: Partita for solo violin No. 2 in D minor, BWV1004

Work length27:40

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Christian Tetzlaff (violin)

I. Allemanda

Track length4:14

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II. Corrente

Track length2:15

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III. Sarabanda

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IV. Giga

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V. Ciaccona

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Bach, J S: Sonata for solo violin No. 3 in C major, BWV1005

Work length21:17

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Christian Tetzlaff (violin)

I. Adagio

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II. Fuga

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III. Largo

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IV. Allegro assai

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Bach, J S: Partita for solo violin No. 3 in E major, BWV1006

Work length17:50

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Christian Tetzlaff (violin)

I. Preludio

Track length3:17

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II. Loure

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III. Gavotte en Rondeau

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IV. Menuet I

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V. Menuet II

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VI. Bourree

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VII. Giga

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September 2007

At some point… every great violinist must square up to the Bach Solo Sonatas and Partitas. Tetzlaff has finally bitten the bullet - magnificently. Among other modern instrumental versions Julia Fischer's 2004 recording… sets much store in maintaining an even beauty of tone. Tetzlaff is edgier. He takes more risks, probes deeper, shows greater stylistic awareness and is refreshingly rooted in the rhetoric of the dance movements which lend a French accent to the Partitas...

2010

Christian Tetzlaff, always one of the most thoughtful, imaginative violinists, has obviously found Bach's solo works a stimulating and rewarding challenge. Technically, he's most impressive: using a modern bow, he can achieve, with each phrase, the kind of subtle give and take that's normally the preserve of the best Baroque violinists. His chord playing, too, shows wonderful control; in the more densely polyphonic pieces – the Chaconne and the fugues in the three sonatas – it seems there's often little choice between aggressive accentuation and rhythmic distortion caused by spreading the chords. Tetzlaff, however, manages to avoid both pitfalls, with varied arpeggiation that never fails to take account of the music's rhythmic requirements.
The performances have a remarkable air of spontaneity, the result of a pervasive rubato, especially notable in the ornamented opening movements of the first two sonatas, and in the freer sections of the Chaconne. There's a sense of line and balance that ensures that each departure from metronomic regularity sounds entirely natural, unlocking the music's expressive potential. This is even felt when, in a few movements in the partitas, the dance character suggests a more regular, metrical pulse. Apart from this, it's notable how Tetzlaff realises the virtuosity of Bach's violin writing – the moto perpetuo finales of the sonatas sound truly thrilling, full of temperament and fire. Do investigate this outstanding set.

August 2007

Christian Tetzlaff, always one of the most thoughtful, imaginative violinists, has obviously found Bach's solo works a stimulating and rewarding challenge. Technically, he's most impressive: using a modern bow, he can achieve, with each phrase, the kind of subtle give and take that's normally the preserve of the best Baroque violinists. The performances have a remarkable air of spontaneity, the result of a pervasive rubato, especially notable in the ornamental opening movements of the first two sonatas, and in the freer sections of the Chaconne. ...it's notable how Tetzlaff realises the virtuosity of Bach's violin writing - the moto perpetuo finales of the sonatas sound truly thrilling, full of temperament and fire.

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