Why Bach’s Partita No. 3 remains a pinnacle of solo violin performance
In short: Violinist Johnny Gandelsman performs J.S. Bach’s Partita No. 3 in E major at The Met Cloisters. This video captures a residency where Gandelsman explores these works, blending the composer’s technical mastery with his own folk-influenced perspective in a historic chapel setting.
In May 2023, Johnny Gandelsman performed Bach’s complete solo violin sonatas and partitas, alongside cello suite arrangements, during a weeklong residency at The Met Cloisters. The performance took place within the Fuentidueña Chapel, a space chosen for its unique atmosphere.
Gandelsman views these compositions as deeply personal and joyful expressions of Bach’s artistry. By infusing his own folk-rooted musical background into the interpretation, he offers a distinct take on these foundational pieces of the violin repertoire.
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