TRACK LIST - DISC 1. Sonata No. 1 in G minor, BWV 1001: I. Adagio [0:00] II. Fuga (Allegro) [4:38] II. Siciliana [10:05] IV. Presto [13:21] Partita No. 1 in B minor, BWV 1002: I. Allemanda [16:54] II. Double [22:34] III. Corrente [27:36] IV. Double (Presto) [30:36] V. Sarabanda [33:41] VI. Double [37:39] VII. Tempo de Borea [40:35] VIII. Double [43:52] Sonata No. 2 in A minor, BWV 1003: I. Grave [47:10] II. Fuga [51:30] III. Andante [58:54] IV. Allegro [1:04:25] TRACK LIST - DISC 2. Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004: I. Allemanda [1:08:25] II. Corrente [1:13:38] III. Sarabanda [1:16:31] IV. Giga [1:21:23] V. Ciacconna [1:25:17] Sonata No. 3 in C major, BWV 1005: I. Adagio [1:39:12] II. Fuga [1:44:09] III. Largo [1:55:51] IV. Allegro assai [1:59:48] Partita No. 3 in E major, BWV 1006: I. Preludio [2:04:51] II. Louré [2:08:16] III. Gavotte en rondeau [2:12:51] IV. Menuets 1 - 2 - 1 [2:15:57] V. Bourrée [2:20:20] VI. Giga [2:21:46]
This is big-boned, old-school. romantic Bach. As much as I love the newer, sharper, cleaner takes of players like Podger, there's something uniquely satisfying about the touch of the old guard like Menuhin. The fact that Bach stands up to so many kinds of interpretation is a great testament.
TRACK LISTING - DISC 1 Sonata No. 1 in G minor, BWV 1001 I. Adagio - 0:00 II. Fugue - 4:38 III. Siciliano - 10:05 IV. Presto - 13:21 Partita No. 1 in B minor, BWV 1002 I. Allemande - 16:54 II. Double - 22:34 III. Courante - 27:36 IV. Double - 30:35 V. Sarabande - 33:41 VI. Double - 37:39 VII. Bourée - 40:34 VIII. Double - 43:51 Sonata No. 2 in A minor, BWV 1003 I. Grave - 47:10 II. Fugue - 51:30 III. Andante - 58:54 IV. Allegro - 1:04:25 TRACK LISTING - DISC 2 Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004 I. Allemande - 1:08:25 II. Courante - 1:13:38 III. Sarabande - 1:16:31 IV. Gigue - 1:21:23 V. Chaconne - 1:25:17 6. Sonata No. 3 in C major, BWV 1005 I. Adagio - 1:39:12 II. Fuga - III. Largo - IV. Allegro assai - Partita No. 3 in E major, BWV 1006 I. Preludio - II. Louré - III. Gavotte en rondeau - IV. Menuets 1 & 2 - V. Bourrée - VI. Gigue -
completely incomparable. go ahead, listen to 20 other interpretations, some with immaculate performances but sorry, they are most often just playing the notes. Menuhin is a genius of interpretation. These pieces were merely studies in Bach's time, well Bach would be astounded with what Menuhin can do with them. He has transformed them into quite simply lyrical masterpieces with more emotion than a romantic opera. actually anything Menuhin does is gold. Why? It's because he is dripping with humanity. Watch his interviews, his way with people, his basic philosophy of music and it's relationship to mankind. Pick 5 people throughout history who you would choose to have dinner with. He's in that category for me. I first saw him perform solo when I was about 11 and I got to interview with him as a young violinist and receive a 1 minute lesson. Again, indescribable and incomparable master of the instrument.
What an inaccurate statement. This interpretation is an absolute abomination by today's standards - the ridiculous lack of dynamics, the incredible overuse of vibrato, and the way too slow tempos all contribute to one of the most disgusting sounding, nowhere near historically accurate performances of the Sonatas and Partitas. If you want some better performances, go listen to Rachel Podger and Shunske Sato on Baroque violin or Hilary Hahn on a modern violin.
Menuhin made three complete recordings of the Sonatas and Partitas, the first in the mid-thirties when he was about fifteen, the second in the mid-fifties in mono, and this one from the seventies in stereo. All three are wonderful, this last one possibly the best of all, and all are available on CD in various issues from Warner-EMI. It is worthwhile having all three. Of course, there are many other fine performances also.
True enough - yet that 'world of misery and noise' provided great musicians and great composers alike their breakfasts, dinner and suppers for sustenance and to go on!
There is pure magic about Bach. He stands alone atop of a wide musical landscape, unique in his simplicity and never ending modernity. His music resonates with me on almost physiological level, it fits my soul like a glove, whether to comfort me in sadness or to brighten my happy days. Forever grateful to Felix Mendelssohn for bringing Bach back to live - now to never disappear into oblivion. And Menuhin is one of the few who matched the score with the skill, emotion and depth. Truly divine union!
@@brian3634 You are vulgar! And this is unforgivable, to say nothing about your disgusting atheism. Do not listen any more to Bach, you polute him and his work.
@@jeanghika7653 To imply that the music of Bach belongs solely to listeners of one particular denomination of people and not to the populace at large is pompous, elitist, and counter to Bach's own philosophy towards the creation of art. Additionally, to insult the character of another due to their system of belief, or lack thereof, is decidedly anti-christian and runs counter to your own Lord's message to love one's neighbor.
@@jeanghika7653 The thing about Christianity is that even Bible says that a true last religion will come. But for "some reason" most of the Christians didn't convert to it. Consider converting. Also this is a secular piece of music. Just because a priest composed it doesn't mean that it is related to Christianity.
Menuhin is supposed to have made a recording of these complete works every decade reflecting his changed vision of them. A box set of these complete works was released in the 70's, perhaps the last in the series of these complete work recordings by him.
Maestro Menuhin appears to interpret the JS Bach violin sonatas at the highest level throughout his life. Fluid, technically sufficient, haunting, passionate, joyful and spiritual. These are of the highest mark and caliber for which you will find a very short list of violinists on. Beautiful! and his double, presto and allegro just shred!
Bach's violin music really reaches so deeply into the soul! I have heard no better violin music than that coming from this great German master. And that statement is made after having taken the likes of Biber (a genius and master of scordatura tuning), Vivaldi, Corelli and many others into consideration.
When i was teenager , 16 or 17 years old in 1986 or 87, i saw him play in a concert in a church in France, it was fantastic!. At these période, I was a violin student in a small city in France, so i was a big Menuhin fan. I'm now a Gitlis fan
He got it from his Maestro, Georges Enesco. Try and find the records of these same Sonatas and Partitas with Maestro Georges Enesco. Despite his age, he was as near as possible to perfection.
C’est toujours avec émotion, admiration et bonheur que j’écoute l’immense Yehudi Menuhim. Quel talent inoubliable avec ma gratitude infinie. Thierry de L’Epine
Majestuoso violinista!! Muchas gracias maestros Bach y Menuhin. Este disco es un inmenso vuelo lleno de coloridos entre otras cosas. Fantástico. Educativo y para disfrutar. Cheers Kapell Chang. Gracias.
TRACK LIST - DISC 1. Sonata No. 1 in G minor, BWV 1001: I. Adagio [0:00]; II. Fuga (Allegro) [4:38]; III. Siciliana [10:05]; IV. Presto [13:21]. Partita No. 1 in B minor, BWV 1002: I. Allemanda [16:54]; II. Double [22:34]; III. Corrente [27:36]; IV. Double (Presto) [30:36]; V. Sarabanda [33:41]; VI. Double [37:39]; VII. Tempo de Borea [40:35]; VIII. Double [43:52]. Sonata No. 2 in A minor, BWV 1003: I. Grave [47:10]; II. Fuga [51:30]; III. Andante [58:54]; IV. Allegro [1:04:25]. TRACK LIST - DISC 2. Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004 I. Allemanda [1:08:25]; II. Corrente [1:13:38]; III. Sarabanda [1:16:31]; IV. Giga [1:21:23]; V. Ciacconna [1:25:17]. Sonata No. 3 in C major, BWV 1005: I. Adagio [1:39:12]; II. Fuga [1:44:09]; III. Largo [1:55:51]; IV. Allegro assai [1:59:48]. Partita No. 3 in E major, BWV 1006: I. Preludio [2:04:51]; II. Louré [2:08:16]; III. Gavotte en rondeau [2:12:51]; IV. Menuets 1 - 2 - 1 [2:15:57]; V. Bourrée [2:20:20]; VI. Giga [2:21:46].
Menuhin at the height of his powers with the music he handle's best, indeed he makes of Bach on a solo violin something extraordinary, lyrical,complex, dancing, eliding, traversing, haunting to the point one cannot believe this is a single instument
I really like his style and interpretation, nothing comparable to him. Perlman has a good interpretation too, but with another interpretation, kind less aggressive than Menuhin I think.
Wonderful,after a few seconds loomed up in my mind an imagine into shape of a painting,i don't know if it was a memory or an invention ,i felt it so deeply.That's the power of Bach.
The beginning of the Chaconne sounds like Bach's heart was being ripped out of him. I can see why some think he wrote it about the time his first wife died.
Siento caer las nubes, como trinos de violines del viejo Menuhin, y la noche cala tan profunda que evoco lejanas galaxias donde me escondo. La muerte me vigila de cerca, y pasea su túnica dejando hedores nauseabundos, desdobla su paso negro en mi pecho , doble cuerda que se derrite, y rebaso el vaso en que me ahogo con lágrimas de barro, y la noche cala tan profunda, y las nubes caen tan deprisa, y los trinos como ecos repitiéndose. Contemplo a lo lejos una estrella azul rodeada de nebulosas violetas, dicen los viejos astros, que la apodan Menuhin.
Comforting, healing and beautiful. ~ I discovered this video about a week ago and since then have listened to it every evening. ~ Thank you very much for posting! ♥
vc precisa parar um momento do seu dia para ouvir Bach. Nao é como vc ouvir uma musica da radio, vc precisa parar e prestar atenção, se dedicar o máximo possivel pra ouvi-lo com a devida atenção.
Up till now I was only familiar with Rachel Podger's performance of these partitas and sonatas, which is terrific. Menuhin is also fabulous. Really draws out the tones, perhaps more dramatic.
Now I can really appreciate this . Those chords are difficult as heck for all but the most capable and disciplined and this is quite a pleasure to listen to. He knows just when to roll those large chords and how to finesse it so musically.
Bach es una montaña inmensa y misteriosa de sonoridades y diversidad musical. La interpretación de Menuhin es superlativa y a mi juicio no superada por ningún intérprete actual.
After reading all the various (and contradictory!) comments, I remembered what Albert Einstein said: "About Bach's life and works I have only this to say: listen, play, revere, and keep your mouth shut!"
Бах сильно повлиял на культуру и музыкальные вкусы людей. Непонятно какие бы сегодня были предпочтения , если бы не Бах. Спасибо Ему большое. I"m take off hat before J. S.Bach.
@@user-un9bi1or9d I would consider it a high honor to eat in your home...I will content myself with your very kind invitation...may the powers above bless you with abundance and ease....dts
@@user-un9bi1or9d I would consider it a high honor to eat in your home...I will content myself with your very kind invitation...may the powers above bless you with abundance and ease....dts
"...J.S Bach, Dieu bienveillant auquel les musiciens devraient adresser une prière avant de se mettre au travail, pour se préserver de la médiocrité..."- Claude Debussy.
Имел честь ЕГО видеть ,слышать и читать !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Советуюй вам,Анжела ,неприменно,почитать Его,- "Правду сказать,чёрта изгнать" написаную ,с Его воспопминаний,Его сыном Герардом ! На Германском :- Gerard Menuhin ,"Wahrheit sagen,Teufel jagen " !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ja, er ist der Bach-Violinist par exellence. Er kennt ihn. Er weiß um sein Innerstes. Und das war nur zur Ehre Gottes, d.h. unsere möglichen menschlichen Zukunft. Ich empfehle seinen Vortrag an der Royal Institution 1959 "Kunst und Wissenschaft als verwandte Begriffe". Diese dort dargestellte Einstellung ermöglichte ihm, Bach zu verstehen im Gegensatz zu vielen sentimentalistischen Bach-Interpreten. Ecce homo: Yehudi Menuhin!
This is the cycle of 1956 P. 1957. menuhin recorded them three times ; 1932, 1945, and 1956 all the three cycles are Grand Prix. 1932 he was still a kid 16 years only and he gave as a perfect interpretation, but those present here are the highly philosophic of them all . if anyone interested for the 1932 , they are uploaded by mightysmeagol in his video "Yehudi Menuhin Bach.wmv" 4:43:50 length .
Even though Pamela!! what's wrong to play his own way? just remember that Menuhin great teacher were Enescu and Busch, they taught him every thing about Bach
Even music as a museum has its interest. But if music is and must continue to be art, it must above all be alive, and not a museum of styles. This is why it always comes well, playing in your own way, with everyone's sensitivity, commitment and taste. Then Bach, for example, is not only baroque music, the essence, the sublime of Bach is also the fact of being baroque music, and it is well that those who make it understand directly. Probably even Bach would be happy to hear it.
Hacía tiempo que al oír algo no sentía el desgarro en el sonido. Una sensación que me transporta los sentidos creando una miscelánea donde sus elementos se fusionan.
