BACH … no more needed to say really..., but, it is my favorite and the most beautiful piece of music that have ever been written for Violin, deep, - the one that brings forgiveness, sorrow, happiness, and enlightment. Thank you Heaves for Bach
Yes, you are right. This Sonata is supposedly meant to be a Pentecostal piece, wheareas the first Sonata is for Christmas and the second one for Passion/Easter.
@@EarlJoseph-violinist really? The 1st sonata sounds sad and melancholic. Adagio is depressing because it’s, well, adagio. Fugue is more catchy but a bit melancholic, maybe because it’s in G minor. Siciliano is like fugue, but slower, and presto doesn’t sound like Christmas at all. You can disagree with me, this is not objective, and all my opinion, but I am curious as to where you got this from, and would like to know the authenticity of this.
@@alixx_legenddark_xx2819 thank you for your reply. It is from a study by Helga Thoene. Infact, if you check out the context of Christmas, It could also be considered as something painful, that God himself had to be born as a human for the sake of humanity. The supporting thesis was the citation of a Christmas cantata. What's also interesting is the use ofe the key signature. It could be thought in Dorian key which again has a positiver context as the later minor key.
The fugue is surely the most ambitious movement Bach wrote for violin solo, along with the D minor Chaconne. But whereas the chaconne is true violin music, the fugue often seems to shout "I am an organ piece!" For the record, it really sounds great on the organ, with more than a few notes added or doubled.
Everything Bach wrote sounds good on any instrument. None seem to be specific for one. You pretty much can sing them easily as well, look at the Swingle Singers for instance.
@@henrykwieniawski7233 Amazing how he writes it so cleanly that you can hear notes that aren't even played! I swear... I cry every time. This is truly one of his greatest masterworks, and a miracle of music.
Could anyone please explain the last few bars of the fugue at around 14:42? What kind of progression is that, starting from that Ab major chord. Is the next chord F# diminished? Is this something common in baroque? I am asking because I am quite a noob regarding baroque music and I would love some help.
Yes and no. Bach doesn't think in chords. Today we interpret this progression as Ab major, F#dim7, G/C, G7, C. But this music is in essence polyphonic. The bassline e.g. is Ab, A, G, C. The upper melodic line could be heard e.g. as C, F#, G, G. All these horizontal layers together form the "chords" we hear when we listen vertically to this music.
I wholeheartedly disagree with the final cadence of the first movement, it’s so insanely perfect but just sounds so wrong to me. We’ll never know how this man knew so much and knew how to write so immaculately.
@@metanano359 To add to this; the finality of the Fuga makes it seem wrong to start the next movement in the same key. Thus the break in F major for breathing room before the finale. It works so brilliantly too because the Allegro at the end, which sounds rather playful on its own, becomes more of a 'trial to triumph' at the end of such an immense sonata and it just so happens to be as its sounds. It's quite the task to play this work on any instrument.
Bach was the consummate practical musician and almost always respected the limitations of the instruments--with the exception of the solo violin works, which are certainly awkward to execute, and the triple and quadruple stops can sound ugly. C.P.E. reported that his father liked to play the sonatas and partitas on the clavichord, where he could fill out the harmony and counterpoint (and the organ 'fiddle' fugue is certainly superior to the solo violin version). I like to hear Hopkinson Smith's transcriptions for lute, as here: ruclips.net/video/i89lf9iA_u0/видео.html
I totally disagree. It seems to me that you are not fond of violin sound and you do not know the art of playing the violin. Both the partitas and the sonatas were created by Bach for the violin. Of course there are adaptations, one of which Bach himself did, as you say, but if you listen with the depth of your soul you will see that they are not comparable and for me the organ part is inferior to the Fuga of the first sonata. Despite this, it is clear that their harmony is present, although not fulfilled. With all due respect to the genius of Bach, considering both pieces of music, I dare to write that he wasn't who transcribe it because of its lack of depth and its simplistic mode. It is not a trademark of his organ music pieces and leaves much to be desired, which does not happen in the original version for violin.
I think J.S. Bach was just so damn good, that he expanded the limitations at some points. And don't judge such a work by a recording only. Recording the sound of a violin, especially big chords is not easy. Listening to it live in a great hall or church is what it is meant to be! Still it takes a good player to play that fugue!
Here on You Tube there is a really very fine version for two pianos, of the Adagio and the Fugue. More I do not want to tell. Please put in: Adagio and Fugue in C major BWV 2005 version for two pianos, and you can get it.
Ryan Truong If may sound strange because although the ending chord is a C major chord, which is appropriate for the ending, the top note is a G, which is the 5th note of a C major chord and not the root which is C. This creates an "unfinished" sort of feeling, but it makes sense as the fugue is supposed to go directly into the next movement.
The ending chord itself is not unusual, but the preceding chord would naturally lead to having C as the top note. I think the reason is as Sol Kim describes, given that this is not the final movement, but also the way the violin is played to have these open chords and perfect 4th/5th intervals (I'm not sure if that's because it's easier to play or out of aesthetic taste).
I love the fact that he plays with vibrato, baroque musicians did use this technique, but I agree that sometimes he overdoes it. Still by far the best Bach solo violinist I've ever heard. Captivating, rich, alive.
My God, that Fugue. What Bach could get out of a violin is mind boggling
Еел атындағы әқө
It's amazing he makes C major so longing and sad. Truly the king of tonality.
key changes...
@@lunarlight3131 Modulations
@@brandonstinson4988 borrowed chords
@@TurboTsunami19 That's what modulations are.
@@brandonstinson4988 not exactly. And we're all joking right? Let's not get serious lol
It is amazing that the fugue is even possible on the violin. It was so beautiful.
Yeah, like how!
Sonata for solo violin No. 3 in C major, BWV 1005 (1720)
I. Adagio 0:00
II. Fuga. Alla breve 4:09
III. Largo 14:55
IV. Allegro assai 17:54
You're a legend
Tyyy
Should have put 0:00
BACH … no more needed to say really..., but, it is my favorite and the most beautiful piece of music that have ever been written for Violin, deep, - the one that brings forgiveness, sorrow, happiness, and enlightment. Thank you Heaves for Bach
The start of the fugue reminds me on the German spiritual church song "Come Holy Spirit", the German text is written by Martin Luther.
Yes, you are right. This Sonata is supposedly meant to be a Pentecostal piece, wheareas the first Sonata is for Christmas and the second one for Passion/Easter.
@@EarlJoseph-violinist really? The 1st sonata sounds sad and melancholic. Adagio is depressing because it’s, well, adagio. Fugue is more catchy but a bit melancholic, maybe because it’s in G minor. Siciliano is like fugue, but slower, and presto doesn’t sound like Christmas at all.
You can disagree with me, this is not objective, and all my opinion, but I am curious as to where you got this from, and would like to know the authenticity of this.
@@alixx_legenddark_xx2819 thank you for your reply. It is from a study by Helga Thoene.
Infact, if you check out the context of Christmas, It could also be considered as something painful, that God himself had to be born as a human for the sake of humanity. The supporting thesis was the citation of a Christmas cantata. What's also interesting is the use ofe the key signature. It could be thought in Dorian key which again has a positiver context as the later minor key.
You can count on bach to write a piece this long for one violin
The fugue is surely the most ambitious movement Bach wrote for violin solo, along with the D minor Chaconne. But whereas the chaconne is true violin music, the fugue often seems to shout "I am an organ piece!" For the record, it really sounds great on the organ, with more than a few notes added or doubled.
Everything Bach wrote sounds good on any instrument. None seem to be specific for one. You pretty much can sing them easily as well, look at the Swingle Singers for instance.
@@bartjebartmansDetonou
4:10 beginning of fugue "♬London bridge is falling down♬" I know that song!
lmao
Exactly what I thought too XD
Sure just nonchalantly write one of only a few four-part double fugues for unaccompanied violin into your sonata. Piece of cake!
Yes, I can do that!
@@johannsebastianbach5223 yes, YOU can
And that four-part stretto at 8:12... this is why I adore Bach!
@@henrykwieniawski7233 Amazing how he writes it so cleanly that you can hear notes that aren't even played! I swear... I cry every time. This is truly one of his greatest masterworks, and a miracle of music.
This is Bach at his best
Jamás se tocó el violín de manera más maravillosa!!!! Genio Grumiaux y Genio Bach!!!!
Nadie toca Bach como Grumiaux, el mejor :)
Johann Sebastian Bach:3.C-dúr Hegedűszonáta BWV 1005
1.Adagio 00:05
2.Fúga:Alla breve 04:11
3.Largo 14:57
4.Allegro assai 17:55
Arthur Grumiaux-hegedű
Thanks for the information that Grumiaux is playing here.
Wow, thank you for this upload!
Wonderful voicing in the fugue by Grumiaux
17:55 all time favorite ❤❤ Allegro assai
Playing this would be a bitch, but it sounds so wonderful...
Yeah, hearing and playing Bach are very different experiences
Este Adagio é formidável.
Principalmente o allegro assai. Hilary Hahn nesse movimento é lindo.
Bach be like half my kids are dead and I m going blind.Let me a sonata in the most beautiful and sublime key, piece that represents my sadness
Pura perfección
Quintesence of noble poliphony!
I love your commentary in the description
17:55
The fugue almost sounds like two different violins.
Very nice!
I love.
now i know how to make fugue on theme of "London Bridge is falling down" in the solo violin
Never knew stretto was possible on the violin
How can one have the endurance to play difficult chords for so long and so fast?
The Fuga Alla breve seems to quote from the Canzona in D minor for organ.
yes!
Maravilhoso!
Fuga at 4:10 - 14:53
9:42
17:55
Could anyone please explain the last few bars of the fugue at around 14:42? What kind of progression is that, starting from that Ab major chord. Is the next chord F# diminished? Is this something common in baroque? I am asking because I am quite a noob regarding baroque music and I would love some help.
Yes and no. Bach doesn't think in chords. Today we interpret this progression as Ab major, F#dim7, G/C, G7, C. But this music is in essence polyphonic. The bassline e.g. is Ab, A, G, C. The upper melodic line could be heard e.g. as C, F#, G, G. All these horizontal layers together form the "chords" we hear when we listen vertically to this music.
I wholeheartedly disagree with the final cadence of the first movement, it’s so insanely perfect but just sounds so wrong to me. We’ll never know how this man knew so much and knew how to write so immaculately.
So you want to play a fugue?
Glenn Gould?
@@kianista5423 I think. I don't know what I meant a year ago
@@SinanAkkoyun oh haha, no problem
@@SinanAkkoyun now?
@@lordzamer2961 Please
In the largo, the 16th notes sound like eighth notes.
can I hear Vaughan williams ?
4:11
14:50
14.56
Daft question, if this is meant to be sonata in C Major, why is Largo in D Minor?
It's F major. It's because they wrote movements like that in the subdominant
@@metanano359 To add to this; the finality of the Fuga makes it seem wrong to start the next movement in the same key. Thus the break in F major for breathing room before the finale. It works so brilliantly too because the Allegro at the end, which sounds rather playful on its own, becomes more of a 'trial to triumph' at the end of such an immense sonata and it just so happens to be as its sounds. It's quite the task to play this work on any instrument.
That is F major, the subdominante. Yes, I agree to Vish S.
@@metanano359 Yes, exactly.
Who can play all as Groumiax ?
Bach was the consummate practical musician and almost always respected the limitations of the instruments--with the exception of the solo violin works, which are certainly awkward to execute, and the triple and quadruple stops can sound ugly. C.P.E. reported that his father liked to play the sonatas and partitas on the clavichord, where he could fill out the harmony and counterpoint (and the organ 'fiddle' fugue is certainly superior to the solo violin version). I like to hear Hopkinson Smith's transcriptions for lute, as here: ruclips.net/video/i89lf9iA_u0/видео.html
According to C.P.E Bach, J.S. played these works effortlessly and with a firm hand. To compare an organ fugue with a violin fugue is ridiculous.
Bartje Bartmans Quite right!!
I totally disagree. It seems to me that you are not fond of violin sound and you do not know the art of playing the violin. Both the partitas and the sonatas were created by Bach for the violin. Of course there are adaptations, one of which Bach himself did, as you say, but if you listen with the depth of your soul you will see that they are not comparable and for me the organ part is inferior to the Fuga of the first sonata. Despite this, it is clear that their harmony is present, although not fulfilled. With all due respect to the genius of Bach, considering both pieces of music, I dare to write that he wasn't who transcribe it because of its lack of depth and its simplistic mode. It is not a trademark of his organ music pieces and leaves much to be desired, which does not happen in the original version for violin.
I think J.S. Bach was just so damn good, that he expanded the limitations at some points. And don't judge such a work by a recording only. Recording the sound of a violin, especially big chords is not easy. Listening to it live in a great hall or church is what it is meant to be! Still it takes a good player to play that fugue!
The bows in Bach's time were very different and curved in a fashion that quadruple stops were much easier.
Does anyone know how to find the Clavier version of this piece?
Here on You Tube there is a really very fine version for two pianos, of the Adagio and the Fugue. More I do not want to tell. Please put in: Adagio and Fugue in C major BWV 2005 version for two pianos, and you can get it.
Aquí tienes:
ruclips.net/video/_JmNIjVVYfc/видео.html
Am I the only one who thinks the end chord in the fugue is weird?
Ryan Truong If may sound strange because although the ending chord is a C major chord, which is appropriate for the ending, the top note is a G, which is the 5th note of a C major chord and not the root which is C. This creates an "unfinished" sort of feeling, but it makes sense as the fugue is supposed to go directly into the next movement.
The end chord in te fugue is perfect.
The ending chord itself is not unusual, but the preceding chord would naturally lead to having C as the top note. I think the reason is as Sol Kim describes, given that this is not the final movement, but also the way the violin is played to have these open chords and perfect 4th/5th intervals (I'm not sure if that's because it's easier to play or out of aesthetic taste).
"C major is easy lol"
He puts vibrato in every note. that's too much,
It's not. Your fingers should constantly have a bit of an vibrato especially in adagio parts/slow parts
@@rychardfeynman6055 Not necessarily it just comes down to preference.
@@johncanthearyou E X A C T L Y
I love the fact that he plays with vibrato, baroque musicians did use this technique, but I agree that sometimes he overdoes it. Still by far the best Bach solo violinist I've ever heard. Captivating, rich, alive.
Vibrato is used to add more "sound".
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17:54
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