Lecture: Discovering Bach’s Chaconne and Other Masterworks for Solo

J.S. Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas represent a summit of solo violin repertoire, including the monumental D Minor Chaconne and intricate, multi-voiced fugues. Join violin faculty members Kimberly Galva and Yan Izquierdo with composition chair Evan Meier to discover how Bach transformed traditional dances and adapted elaborate contrapuntal writing for the solo violin. Through conversation and performance, we’ll explore how these innovations create profound musical statements that express the depths of the human experience.

Highlights of the Event:

• Learn about Bach’s revolutionary approach to solo violin writing and the origins of the chaconne and other dance styles used in the sonatas and partitas.
• Deepen your listening skills by understanding how melody, harmony, rhythm, structure, and style shape these works.
• Gain insight into the artistic and technical demands of musical performance.
• Discover how violinists approach these masterpieces at different stages of development.

Featuring live performances by Kimberly Galva, Yan Izquierdo, and Levine violin students.