Bach Chaconne for Solo Violin

Bach Chaconne for Solo Violin

By Joshua Weilerstein

The Bach Chaconne is one of the great masterpieces of Western Classical Music, and today we're going to be diving straight into this monumental work. We'll talk about the legends behind its composition, the work itself, different interpretations of the piece, and its many many arrangements. As Brahms wrote about the piece: “On one stave, for a small instrument, the man writes a whole world of the deepest thoughts and most powerful feelings." Join us to discuss this towering artistic achievement!

Bach Chaconne for Solo Violin
Bach Chaconne for Solo Violin
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