Bach - Chaconne from Violin partita no. 2 in D minor BWV 1004 | Netherlands Bach Society

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For the complete Violin Partita no. 2 in D minor BWV 1004 go to: https://youtu.be/44Wz92zQe04

A chaconne is a series of variations on a continually repeated short bass line, which in this Ciaccona is a four-bar motif. First, we hear the theme twice as the foundation for broad chords, and then the journey begins, travelling along a passage of arpeggios and rapid notes back to the opening chords. Then there is a sudden fascinating transition to major, like a heavenly light. Afterwards, we return to earth, like a different person, to finally arrive at the beginning – which does indeed sound very different. In the final note, we hear the same note played twice, on two strings at the same time. Two notes that have eventually become one again: after all that has preceded, there is something comforting about it.

Recorded for the project All of Bach 24th June 2019 at the Lichtfabriek, Haarlem. If you want to help us complete All of Bach, please subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/2vhCeFB and consider donating http://bit.ly/2uZuMj5.

For the complete set of Sonatas and partitas for solo violin go to: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLecKPCyj4yRP8P_v2XXxP85CGaXxs4LWw
For the short documentary on the Baroque violin and bow go to https://youtu.be/MEOgzUkD-IY
For more information on BWV 1004 and this production go to http://allofbach.com/en/bwv/bwv-1004/

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Shunske Sato, violinist
Violin: Cornelius Kleynman ca. 1684