J.S. Bach Sarabanda from Partita No. 2 for Violin Solo

A video of the Sarabande from Partita #2 by J.S. Bach. The recording is of a practice session in the Wolfe Recital Hall at Del Mar College, Corpus Christi Texas. The violin was made by Jennifer Becker in 1995. Visit her web site here: www.jenniferbeckerglowsbrightly.com

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Music

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• violin
• unaccompanied
• solo
• Bach
• partita
• sonata
• todd
• ehle

[amenhotep84]

Mr. Ehle, I must say you have done a greater service to the spirit of music than has been seen by these eyes in a very long time. Music is about freedom, spirit, emotion, and above all else, inclusion. Everyone from every corner of the globe appreciates music, and you have endeavored to make it available to them for no gain. You may not rank among the famous virtuosos, but may live knowing you have brought more substantive gain to music than all but the greats who wrote these pieces. Thank you.

[professorV]

amenhotep84, I hardly know what to say, other than thanks for your incredibly kind words. I do wish you the very best.

[ilivetowrite]

Every time I watch this I'm amazed at how easy and graceful you make it look. I studied this piece lately and it's so difficult to make look and sound so effortless. Something to strive for. Thank you.

[professorV]

Hi ilivetowrite, thanks so much, that was very kind of you. I hope things have been going well and you progressing on your violin! Good luck with it.

[ungusfungus]

Perfect. No other word can describe it. Just love it, and you play it perfect.

Wish I could play like you... Hearing you play is like an inspiration for me to play each day better and some day become as awesome as you...

[professorV]

Hi and thanks, ungusfungus! Very nice of you to leave that comment for me.

[Musicasa2ndlanguage]

wow, i love your bach!!! very inspirational :D

[Grobanite122549]

I just started on this one yesterday at my lesson! It's so pretty!

[Dualz101]

i love this piece... partita... and you play it very well... your the best sir .. I`ll wait if you play the chaconne of bach :)

[LuniaVideo]

Not my favorite rendition personally, but still wonderful talent nonetheless. :)

[8palmsofpower]

To beautiful for words. I listen to this piece everyday at the moment.

[BugsWisely]

I find that carbon fiber bows are too stiff. To make them more flexible they need to be made thinner. Then any extra weight could be added to balance. Personally i would want it as light as possible and one could take off quite a lot of material thinning the bow of course and still be strong enuff to support the pressure.

[8palmsofpower]

Just beautiful. Thankyou.

[unfoldingart]

@Bobman4671 A shoulder rest shouldn't be causing pain. Play around with different shoulder rests--they're all made differently to suit different needs. I know I had to try on at least six of them before I finally found one that fit correctly!

Go to your local string shop and see if they'll let you try any on for free before you purchase one.

[Bobman4671]

I read that not using a shoulder rest helps to get the right tune but it hurts my collar bone. Do you use a shoulder rest?