Bach: The Sonatas and Partitas for Violin Solo

After many years, Gidon Kremer has returned to the sonatas and partitas of Johann Sebastian Bach, a truly remarkable event. Kremer first recorded these works almost 25 years ago; however, in recent years he has primarily focused on Bach's famous "Chaconne." During 2001/2002, Kremer once again tackled the notoriously demanding "Sei Solo" collection, which he himself describes as the "Himalayas" of violin music. The new recordings were made in locations closely connected to Kremer's life: the sonatas were recorded in the Reformation Church of his hometown, Riga, while the partitas were recorded in the parish church of Lockenhaus, Austria – where Kremer has hosted his renowned chamber music festival since 1981.