J. S. Bachs sonatas and partitas for solo violin have been central to the violin repertoire since the mid-eighteenth century. This engaging volume is the first comprehensive exploration of the place of these works within Bachs music: it focuses on their structural and stylistic features as they have been perceived since their creation. Joel Lester; a highly regarded scholar; teacher; violinist; and administrator; combines an analytical study; a full historical guide; and an insightful introduction to Bachs style. Individual movements are related to comparable movements by Bach in other media and are differentiated from superficially similar works from later eras.Lester employs descriptions of historical and contemporary recordings; as well as accounts of nineteenth-century performances and commentaries on historical editions; to explore these works as they evolved through the centuries. Wherever possible; he uses analytic tools culled from eighteenth-century ideas; key notions originally developed for the specific purpose of describing the repertoire under consideration. Beginning with an overview of the solo violin musics place within Bachs oeuvre; this study takes the Sonata No. 1 in G minor as the paradigm of Bachs compositional strategy; examining each movement in detail before enlarging the discussion to cover parallel and contrasting features of the A-minor and C-minor sonatas. Next; a chapter is devoted to the three partitas and their roots in various dance-music traditions. The book concludes with a summary of form; style; and rhetoric in Bachs music; in which Lester muses on these masterpieces with an overall command of the music; criticism; and history of the 1700s that is quite rare among scholars.A novel and unprecedented investigation of a particular portion of Bachs accomplishment and a particular aspect of his universal appeal; Bachs Works for Solo Violin will help violinists; students; scholars; and other listeners develop a deeper personal involvement with these wonderful pieces.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful book!By GlitzyI love the jewelry and the plethora of easily achievable techniques that are taught in this book! The stories behind the jewelry are fascinating and fun... They also add to your imagination for your own creations. I also love this book for its openness about techniques... A cornerstone of the steampunk movement has been sharing such information with entire openness. I havent met steampunk people who answer "how did you do that?" with "Its my secret.". With regards to this Jema Emilly Ladybird Hewitt has done admirably. For example her Absinthe Fairy necklace gives clear directions for faux vitrail work. (like stained glass. but with enamel). and a method that makes it dead simple at home! (I was so pleased that it worked so well.) This is a book that can take you from beginner to producing some really lovely pieces.Perhaps the only drawback of the book is that we must now wait with baited breath and great anticipation for its sequel. which I hope that Ms. Ladybird is in the process of preparing.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Steampunk Fairies? Absolutely!By Charlotte Henley BabbPart of Steampunk is making up stories about your character and your accessories. This is a good introduction to using stories about what the jewelry pieces are for and what they do. Each section has a cute story with a clockwork type fairy image. It uses basic jewelry techniques along with polymer clay and mixed media. An index of projects and stories completes the book. along with a listing of resources and Steampunk groups.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Catherine E. OliverLovely pictures
