Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita in d-minor BWV 1004 Helena Winkelman, Violin

Описание: This video of Bach's partita in d-minor is a small testimony of my long journey with the works of the old master.
Every violinist has a very individual, singular approach to it - and herewith, I humbly add my own.

It was recorded at the baroque church of Riegel in Germany between 10 pm at night and 4 am in the morning in order to not have any light from outside.
As far as the video-material allowed, all the cuts were made with great care and reference to the musical structure, so they actually help the viewer to better understand the piece. Much attention also was given to the synchronization of image and sound.

All my gratitude belongs to the film-team who helped me realize it:
Above all Gregor Graf whose initiative, resourcefulness and tenacity were crucial to complete such a difficult task: Creating an image with the light of a Rembrandt painting, an atmosphere as listeners must have encountered it when hearing this work during Bach's lifetime.

I also thank David Bollinger, who recorded the sound I am so happy with and with whom I share my place of origin, the small swiss town of Schaffhausen.

On this first November 2022 I dedicate this recording to my grandparents who were the reason I chose the violin as my instrument.
The manufacturer of the particular one you hear on this recording, a Ruggieri from 1687, my grandfather gave to me when I graduated in 1994. The wonderful baroque bow I am using was made by Luis Emilio Rodriguez Carrington in Den Hague.

May this recording give you much joy!
Helena