Johann Sebastian Bach: Sonatas & Partitas

Iconic French violinist Renaud Capuçon presents his interpretations of the indispensable 'Sonatas and Partitas' of J.S. Bach. In recording these works, often regarded as among the most important pieces ever written for solo violin, Capuçon shares an interpretation that stems from a life-long devotion to the music of Bach. His unique accounts of all six masterpieces are catalyzed by a very personal journey of performances since childhood.

CD 1

Sonata No. 1 for Solo Violin in G Minor, BWV 1001

1. I. Adagio (Original Version)
2. II. Fuga. Allegro (Original Version)
3. III. Siciliana (Original Version)
4. IV. Presto (Original Version)

Partita No. 1 for Solo Violin in B Minor, BWV 1002
5. I. Allemanda (Original Version)
6. II. Double (Original Version)
7. III. Courante (Original Version)
8. IV. Double (Original Version)
9. V. Sarabande (Original Version)
10. VI. Double (Original Version)
11. VII. Bourrée "Tempo di Borea" (Original Version)
12. VIII. Double (Original Version)

Sonata No. 2 for Solo Violin in A Minor, BWV 1003
13. I. Grave (Original Version)
14. II. Fuga (Original Version)
15. III. Andante (Original Version)
16. IV. Allegro (Original Version)

CD 2

Partita No. 2 for Solo Violin in D Minor, BWV 1004

1. I. Allemande (Original Version)
2. II. Courante (Original Version)
3. III. Sarabande (Original Version)
4. IV. Gigue (Original Version)
5. V. Chaconne (Original Version)

Sonata No. 3 for Solo Violin in C Major, BWV 1005
6. I. Adagio (Original Version)
7. II. Fuga (Original Version)
8. III. Largo (Original Version)
9. IV. Allegro assai (Original Version)

Partita No. 3 for Solo Violin in E Major, BWV 1006
10. I. Preludio (Original Version)
11. II. Loure (Original Version)
12. III. Gavotte en Rondeau (Original Version)
13. IVa. Menuet I (Original Version)
14. IVb. Menuet II (Original Version)
15. V. Bourrée (Original Version)
16. VI. Gigue (Original Version)