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The Partita in B minor (BWV1002) is outwardly, perhaps, the most straightforward and expressively undemonstrative of the three. It consists of four classical suite movements, though each has its own Double, or variation. The work begins with an Allemanda whose character is defined by angular, even seemingly awkward contours. By comparison, its Double is uncomplicated, yet here as throughout the suite Bach’s writing appears tinged with an underlying expressive melancholy. Following a brisker Corrente and its Double, marked Presto, is the Sarabande and Double, whose graceful gestures and noble eloquence establish its position as a focal point of the suite. The concluding Tempo di borea, or Bourrée, and its Double make effective use of sequences to extend phrases and to generate energy.

from notes by Nicholas Anderson © 2009

Recording details: February 2009
Henry Wood Hall, London, United Kingdom
Produced by Andrew Keener
Engineered by Simon Eadon
Release date: October 2009
Total duration: 27 minutes 59 seconds

Partita No 1 in B minor, BWV1002
composer
1720; Cöthen; Sei Solo a Violino senza Basso accompagnato Libro Primo; first published in 1802

Allemanda  [5'11]
Double  [2'27]
Corrente  [3'27]
Double  [3'18]
Sarabande  [3'36]
Double  [3'34]
Tempo di borea  [3'18]
Double  [3'08]
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Elizabeth Wallfisch (violin)

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'Bach: Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin' (CDD22009)
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