Masterful solo Bach from James Ehnes

JS Bach

Solo Violin Sonatas and Partitas

James Ehnes (violin)

Bach’s astonishing versatility as a composer is abundantly evident throughout his career. Two periods, however, stand out: his 27 and settings, and his six years as court musician to Prince Leopold of Cöthen, a time which was arguably the happiest and most creatively satisfying of his life. Devoting himself principally to instrumental music, among much else Bach produced the six as well as some of his greatest solo works for harpsichord, violin and cello. These