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Violinist Midori returns to the Queen's Hall to perform some of the great solo sonatas and partitas by Bach, contrasted with Schnittke's brief tribute to his hero, Shostakovich.

Violinist Midori returns to the Queen's Hall to perform some of the great solo Sonatas and Partitas by JS Bach including the mighty Chaconne, a pinnacle of violin virtuosity, contrasted with Schnittke's brief tribute to his hero Shostakovich.

JS Bach: Sonata No 1 in G minor
JS Bach: Sonata No 3 in C minor

11.45 Interval

12.05
Schnittke: Prelude in memoriam Dmitri Shostakovich
JS Bach: Partita No 2 in D minor

Midori - Violin.

2 hours

Broadcast

  • Thu 22 Aug 2013 11:00