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The Tardy Recognition Of J.S. Bach's Sonatas And Partitas For Violin Solo, Di Su
The Tardy Recognition Of J.S. Bach's Sonatas And Partitas For Violin Solo, Di Su
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J. S. Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas for Violin Solo (BWV 1001-1006) are among the most important masterpieces in the literature of violin music. They are included in standard repertoire for serious violin students; they are frequently performed in solo recitals; they are recorded by numerous virtuosi; and they are required in major violin competitions. The vast amount of editions also indicates the importance of the works. In Edlund’s catalogue, one finds as many as seventy-seven editions ranging from Simrock (1802) to Henle (1987)
However, the Solos did not enjoy such a prominent status in Bach’s own time and even in …