Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin

The "Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin" are a collection of six challenging and expressive pieces composed by Johann Sebastian Bach around 1720. Each work showcases different musical forms—sonatas (dialogue-like pieces) and partitas (dance-inspired suites)—demonstrating the violin's expressive and technical potential. Written for a solo violin, these compositions require the musician to use a wide range of techniques to create full, complex sounds without accompaniment. They are regarded as masterpieces of Baroque music, blending technical mastery with deep emotional expression, and are essential in the violin repertoire.