Bach: Partita No. 2, BWV 1004 | Gidon Kremer (violin)
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- It is world famous and remains mysterious: The Partita for Solo Violin No. 2 in D minor (BWV 1004) by Johann Sebastian Bach - the partita with the famous “Ciaccona” (also known as Chaconne). Gidon Kremer plays in front of the gleaming gold altar of the Church of St. Nikolaus in Lockenhaus, Burgenland. The recording dates from 2006.
(00:00) Allemanda
(04:17) Courante
(06:42) Sarabande
(10:13) Gigue
(14:16) Chaconne (Ciaccona)
With the Violin Partita No. 2 in D minor, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750) left a riddle for posterity, since the strikingly asymmetrical structure of this suite has always been somewhat of a mystery. The Partita No. 2 begins with the usual four suite movements Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Gigue and culminates in a “Ciaccona”, which is so expansive that it is about as long as the previous movements put together.
The Ciaccona is also peculiar in its form. It is based on a sombre figure in the bass voice - repeated a total of 32 times, as if circling around itself - while the melody moves freely across just as many variations. Bach’s take on the Ciaccona, which is traditionally a rather cheerful dance in a major key, is a complex set of variations beginning in D minor, shifting into major for ten variations at its heart, before switching back into minor. The multifaceted variation technique turns the Ciaccona into a glitteringly colorful piece of music, in which, however, the subdued minor character predominates.
The origin story of the Partita No. 2 could give a clue as to why it is so unusual: After a long period of official travel, Bach had returned home to Köthen in 1720 to learn that his wife had passed away (and had already been buried) during his absence. Researchers disagree as to whether his second partita, and in particular its fifth movement, the Ciaccona, is a testament to Bach’s personal grief.
But regardless of what is known about the circumstances in which the Partita No. 2 was created: Its fifth movement is among the key works of music history. Renowned violinist Yehudi Menuhin has said of Bach’s Ciaccona that it is the greatest form in existence for solo violin. From a technical standpoint, the Ciaccona is one of the most difficult pieces in the violin oeuvre. The profound, virtuoso piece was disregarded for a long time before being “rediscovered” by Robert Schumann, who added piano accompaniment. Since then, Bach’s Ciaccona has been transcribed a good 200 times for numerous instruments.
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The pinnacle of musical creation by J.S. Bach rendered by an interpreter that surpasses all human possibilities. Is like watching a wizard perform miracles in the physical world.
I grew up in the 1980s listening to Kremer play the Sonatas & Partitas. They were the first recordings I heard of this, and very good performances. This video is 20 years later, after he had been playing the pieces, perfecting his interpretation, for 20 more years. Yes, this is fairly flawless.
It is especially soothing and calming when you listen to all 6 of them - I mean Bach's cello suites or violin partitas.
The true master of us all: Gidon Kremer!
Wunderschöne und detaillierte Aufführung dieses perfekt komponierten Meisterwerks in verschiedenen Tempi mit seidigem doch gut phrasiertem Tön der technisch fehlerlosen Solovioline und mit sorgfältig kontrollierter Dynamik. Die Doppelgriffe klingen besonders schön und echt melodisch. Wahrlich intelligenter und genialer Violinist!
That was quite astonishing. Genius composer and a superb performance.
There should be more old school violinists like him
Это выдающееся, эмоциональнейшее исполнение. И какой красивый финал, когда Гидон поворачивактся к алтарю. Это такой маленький элемент драматургии всего выступления, но он заслуживает отдельной овации!
Dans la pléthore d'enregistrements de ce chef-d'oeuvre absolu, j'entends ici une proposition d'une honnêteté, d'une lucidité et d'une authentique singularité qui m'émeuvent au plus haut niveau. Mille mercis,Maestro !!!
Выдающееся исполнение всей партиты. Слушается без всяких отключений на виртуозность ( которая у Гидона Кремера просто естественна!) все линии многоголосия увлекают и сознание погружается в музыкальную ткань полностью. Браво!
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大好き曲です。心健やかになり癒されます。ありがとうございました。
attended his live concert 5 years ago. it was the best experiences i've ever had. Such an under-rated maestro! Those commercially successesful performancers all lack his depth, force, passion and skill.
Thanks for sharing this personal experience with our community!
Simplemente extraordinario, quede estupefacto ante tal interpretación, Bravo maestro Kremer
Gidon at his Best
Nunca escuché a Bach tocado con tanta emoción. Maravilloso!!! Gracias desde Argentina!!!
¡Saludos desde Berlin! 😊
Very beautiful🍃thank you
Maravillosa interpretación de la música del más grande de los músicos místicos: J. S. Bach
Спасибо! Это божественно! 🙏🕊
Bravo.
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Wonderful performance! Brings back a memory from 1990 when he gave a concert in Turku, Finland with Kim Kashkashian (viola) and one of the pieces he would play was a contemporary duo with himself, as he had recorded the 2nd violin on cassette, but the cassette was missing, so Kim borrowed my violin and played the 2nd violin part behind the scenes through microphone so that nobody in the audience would notice what happened. Only I, the manager and few others knew.
Wow
Wonderful performance !
Schönes Solo !!!
wonderful!😊
My lovely performance❤
Sorgenlos einfach musizieren.Grossartig!
великий музикант ,гений
Gracias señor Gidon
Во время войны С.Рихтер был на концерте М.Юдиной. После концерта зашёл в артистическую и спросил - Почему так жёстко? ` «Так война» -ответила Юдина. Правда эта запись 2006 г.
Clear phrasing. ❤️
Чудове виконання,браво маєстро-Ви надихаєте,життя переможе!Я з України.
slava Ukraini
Muy buena interpretación
Большое спасибо!
Выдающийся скрипач!
GREAT
Maravillosa interpretación. Bach interpretado con sentimiento! y no sólo con respeto por su música! Técnica y emoción!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Cómo es posible que una emisora que ofrece de lo mejor en Música, se dedique con tanto empeño en promover guerras. En fin creo que hay esperanza y DW optará sinceramente por la Paz.
TOP.
I first encountered Gidon on a cassette of Vivaldi. I loved the music but the sound, not so much. This is enthralling! I know the music and have "opinions" of performances. This is really nice!
Thanks fron Brasil
Greetings from Berlin 😊
Sublime
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From memory!
Most violinists do..
Isso não é difícil, tocar de memória, o que é difícil é aprender a mecânica depois de aprender a mecânica estudar as articulações e dinâmicas é fácil tocar de memória, pois quando toca-se de memória não é preciso ficar pensando na partitura, pois a mecânica já vai automática.
👍👏👏👏❤️
👏👏
Чудесно!!!
私はいつも、バッハを聞くことによって、心の平安を取り返すことが出来あます。I am always able to regain my peace of mind by listening to Bach
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I remember him from Chaikovski concurs as laurriat.
I saw you today in Hollywood 😂😊😢
GOAT
16:53
НеподражаемоеисполнениеБаха, чувствостиляиэмоциональныйдраматизм. ШвайнштейнАлександр.
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The mannerisms are so eccentric and the seemingly unmusical sudden emphases so odd that I find it v difficult to tell if this is good or not. Is he the Glenn Gould of the violin?
😅😅😅👍точно!
Glenn Gould was truly a genius, so is he!
so heavy . perfect if you are in Ukraine right now
Во время войны, С.Рихтер был на концерте М.Юдиной. После концерта пришёл в артистическую и спросил - Почему так жёстко? Юдина ответила - Так война .
Open A is too flat.
I like his articulation and sound.
I don't like exaggerated accents
and holding the rhythm of every new phrase, as someone would have an obstruction in the restroom.
Anyway, Kremer is a prominent player.
Great playing, horrible filming. The constant closeups are tasteless, intrusive and irrelevant to the music. Typical television cameraman with no understanding of music.
Wow, that is definitely the worst interpretation of this iconic piece of music by a professional musician i have ever heard.
Ma non troppo. 😊