Violin Partita No. 1 in B Minor, BWV 1002: IV. Double
Violinist Mark Fewer releases Violin Partita No. 1 in B Minor, BWV 1002: IV. Double, the second single from his forthcoming album, J.S. Bach: Violin Sonatas and Partitas, BWV 1001–1006. Arriving August 14, the full recording brings together one of the cornerstones of the solo violin repertoire with six violins crafted by leading Canadian luthiers. The Double is performed on an instrument made by Canadian luthier John Newton. Its continuous motion and intricate passagework offer another perspective on the album’s central concept, with each of Bach’s six sonatas and partitas performed on a different violin. The project highlights both the individuality of each instrument and the interpretive possibilities that emerge as Bach’s music is heard through the distinct voices of Canadian-made violins.