Bach, J.S. Partita No. 3 in E, BWV 1006

[@charlottedonelson7871]

Finishes playing. Sits down like a boss

[@flower22ful]

this is a piece that I have listened to more than 1000 times, more than 20 versions, and Milstein's version is always the best.

[@mohamedlaminehafsi9859]

The best version is from heifetz jascha the goat

[@calebchristensenviolin]

@@mohamedlaminehafsi9859 THE GOAT

[@justamusician7846]

Fully disagree, Sato's is better, more colourful, and it sounds like a real dance

[@jansnauwaert1785]

I don't even like it that much. Sounds "nervous"; not only speedy, but it lacks breathing.

[@rogerskoff5746]

Although , IMHO,his most precise or best-recorded version of this amazing piece, Milstein's performance here shows an utterly phenomenal sense of "line" and a feeling of the interplay of multiple voices that leaves me begging for more! For me, he makes a single violin speak with the authority and polyphonic grandeur of a pipe organ! BRAVO! Thanks to Mike Matesky, Paul Luscusk, and Steve Anderson for inspiring me to find it!

[@hectorchen2901]

Roger Skoff Hi Roger, be sure to check out BWV 29 here allofbach.com/en/bwv/bwv-29/detail/. The Sinfonia (as you might know already) was based off this partita!

[@marshallatf]

It's been almost 13 years since I've first listened to this piece and fell in love with Nathan Milstein's work.

[@GordonBrevity]

Same. I'll still be coming back here time and again in the years to come.

[@RafaelRGR1]

Old, but gold! This video may be almost 80 years old, and there is not any performance like that! Wonderful, perfect!

[@iWillBlockYou]

By far the best version of Bach's partita No. 3, on youtube.

[@margaret22795]

his control over his violin is beyond amazing, his tone is always beautiful and not the slightest bit squeaky, and his dynamics were wonderful. the difference between legato and staccato bowing is clearly heard and the dynamics make this piece exciting!

[@gorkythe45]

Clean and warmhearted played.

[@bkim7690]

Simply amazing! Milstein was one of the greatest violinists, and one of the best when it came to interpreting Bach. Bravo!

[@AdamCzarnowski]

One of the greatest performances of Bach's music ever recorded. "When perception has passed through something infinite, gracefulness appears." - Heinrich von Kleist

[@thepowerman8952]

Watching this man bow is like watching the piston and connecting rods of a steam locomotive in full flow. It is awesome.

[@jnmusicvideos00]

booyah! i luv how he "takes a rest" at the end as if saying "THAT is a PARTITA for u!"

[@grandesviolinistasyclasico3748]

No importa cuánta interpretaciónes escuches no escucharás algo mejor que esto es mágico amazing

[@jacc88888]

1:30 Bach meets Van Halen. Joking aside this is possibly the best version of the E major Prelude I’ve ever heard. The clarity of articulation, voicing and overall vitality are phenomenal.

[@Blitsun]

This is one of those performances that brings an uneducated listener to a sudden realization of new beauty. It's as if I have never before heard the violin and Bach makes the experience of sound unbearably, excrutiatingly wonderful. I'm begging for mercy. More!

[@radagast1986]

Love this performance because he keeps a very strict tempo which is something a lot of people don't do on this piece, but is required for the baroque style.

[@AndySaenz]

I'm learning how to play this myself, and I'm having some trouble making transitions between 1st and 3rd position. Anyways, I've heard other violinists, such as Heifetz and VM, play this partita, but I think Nathan Milstein plays it the best! He has such a clear, pure technique, that I think he has to be one of the greatest violinists of all time.

[@robynsalain]

un bach divin et exceptionnelle interprétation !

[@dragknuckle]

Perfect dynamics, emphasizes notes without sacrificing his timing.

[@AdamCzarnowski]

Utterly divine! Genius!

[@junevi2000]

Nathan Milstein is considered one of the 20th century's finest violinists and was especially well known for his EXCELLENT interpretations of Johann Sebastian Bach's Sonatas and partitas for solo violin and Romantic works.

[@michaelwinderman7342]

Bravo,Maestro.

[@eugenvonbismarck5029]

The stability is insane! So well played!

[@nudopiano]

what a monster!!! Milstein was a really great violinist

[@arubian06]

Play like a GOD! Sit down like a BOSS!!!

[@clemona2005mk]

Bravo!! Perfect performance...

[@dmitrit81]

Всегда приятно послушать записи ИС. Баха, спасибо.

[@JPizzle1490]

his playing never ceases to amaze me!

[@fiddlegrass]

One of the all-time greats! His dynamics in this partita are AMAZING!

[@musico981]

Una versione tra le migliori..

[@VegliaBorletti]

Yes, I think the Dancla strad is perhaps the best sounding violin ever made.. And Milstein plays this better than anyone I can think of.. :)

[@roberttiso]

A truly breath taking interpretation, this piece must be in my repertoire next season.

[@judgebur]

I love this piece! Praise the Lord for music!

[@ViolinfanaticOriginal]

He became known as the master of Bach Sonatas and Partitas. Now I know why.

[@CLASSICAListheWAY]

Wonderfully epic... I'm speechless.

[@MrRaffaello]

Really one of the best moments of this particular performance. Pretty much unrivaled detail.

[@AndySaenz]

I'm learning how to play this piece, and I've learned so much just from watching Milstein here. His intonation, phrasing, tempo, slurs, and color are GREAT. HE PLAYS BEAUTIFULLY, 5 STARS ALL THE WAY!!

[@shin-ishikiri-no]

Admirable performance.

[@coolsimpsons]

Bach's impeccable genious + Milstein's flawless technical skills = ☺

[@pure5152]

such a work of art.. such complexity with emotion and such .. just genious

[@Hun_Uinaq]

I've heard this very often on guitar but, man, it's really really exciting on the violin. That was very very well played. Bravo!

[@birchco.3884]

The best 💖

[@violaplayer1995]

The dynamics are just like..Wow.

[@spokospokospoko]

My favorite Bach piece. Great performance.

[@mafidl]

When I was a senior in high school I played violin with a community orchestra when Milstein soloed for one concert. I thought he was absolutely wonderful. Mafidl

[@danielsilva1977]

My breath is taken away. I have been a violin player for 7 years and never once have i heard the violin have such charecteristic. Especially from 1:30 to 1:38 This certainly disproves the idea that Heifetz was the best. But also Heifetz has unique style to himself like most other violints and the true opinion of an artist should be from self to self. But truley this is the best interpetation of the piece I have heard.

[@paradoxicus]

Fraseo,pausas y acentos increibles.lo dificil lo hace facil.Eso es el arte musical.

[@PeriodinstrumentfaN]

Bravo.... it really takes ur breath away...

[@arthurkirkland9298]

This is very brilliant, and I absolutely love it!

[@C0urante]

I have to say, this is the only violin interpretation I've heard that I think can stand up to Anner Bylsma's recording. Simply beautiful!

[@lorenaromero23]

AMAZING!!! Best version ever, I love Bach, and I love this piece so much... it is just AWSOME! Like like like!! :)

[@bulboflight]

No question about it, Nathan Milstein is gotta be one of the best violinists in existence... If anyone has ever tried to play this piece, u'll know just how hard it is. It gives me cramps in my both my hands specially the left hand...and yeah, this is just an absolutley...god like performance if you will.

[@MrRaffaello]

I also believe this, among all the performances of this Prelude I have encountered, is the most dynamic, harmonious, and the most "complete". I also adore the beautifully performed version of Szeryng (also on youtube), although they are really totally different in style. Still, both are amazing.

[@NestorAudinotviolins]

all I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! child's play for him. pure. crystal clear. Milstein was conversing with the Gods and they were pleased with what he had to say.

[@alanprice123]

this is great i wish i could play this good

[@rodrigoservice]

This is incredible!!! I love violin!!!

[@Yasser2652]

just awesome !!!!

[@altamoab]

Perfection!

[@metalheadlass]

he played it as perfect as possible! really like his interpretation.

[@burgerwisdim]

i get into some really great states listening to this piece. there's a wonderful urgency to it.

[@chappinger12]

Oh my god.... That was incredible.

[@ogdred4667]

Who would ever dislike this!? 45 people dont have a soul!

[@grimlock047]

+Bob The Builder If I had one I would sell it in exchange of being able to play like that

[@alfredcheng6998]

Yes!! They have no - - - - SOOOOOUUUUL!!!!

[@annagordon172]

48 people who have small smartphones and didn’t click the right button 🤪

[@ExtravagentHugs]

favorite song to play.

[@paulostroff99]

AMAZING! Bravo! TY.

[@DesertFox101]

Woah. That's amazing...

[@trusstingod]

Love the accents at 2:04 -2:09...this is probably my favourite version.

[@legendbach]

Amazing!!

[@conductroboy]

Staggeringly great.

[@DrMontague]

Brilliant. Thanx for posting

[@ClaytonsVids]

Outstanding.

[@therealshizuka]

Perfection.

[@ARGENTINE3]

creo que lo escuche 2478 veces desde el 2006 cuando era joven en el viejo youtube esto es una reliquia

[@davelee8961]

Talk about "hitting the ball out of the park"! Phenomenal rendition.

[@klajai]

I love this guy !!!!!!!

[@NICKY752]

You don't have to be either, just practice convince yourself you'll do great and you will. The fact that you have come this far shows you have talent and ability all you have to do is show it to the college professors and soon you will be one of their newest students. GOOD LUCK !!!!!

[@rockmesexyjesus10]

this is the best written solo violin piece ever.

[@gratiaDei777]

my favourite piece of violin music ever! so logical...

[@riccardopini2538]

Grande trai grandi ....

[@McKuarro]

Esta pieza de JS Bach es siempre interpretada al principio de algo grande, como la inauguracion de una temporada de conciertos, la vi y oi en el Hollywood Bowl en Los Angeles en 1996 en el concierto inaugural de la temporada de verano, igualmente la disfrute en la inauguracion del nuevo Disney Music Hall en Los Angeles y tiene el honos de haber sido la primera pieza interpretada en dicho recinto, para mi gusto muy personal la mejor composicion del periodo. JM Barbosa

[@Mcheng1996123]

wooow. this is amazing

[@sandinator41]

This guy plays it so well:)

[@utsux3]

Listening to this makes my heart ache. I miss playing violin so, so much.

[@jeffersonfsoares]

Perfeito

[@kalr737]

Amazing. Not a single note which isn't perfect. Especially love the accents at 2:04. Just perfect.

[@pasketa]

i love this partita

[@Musicantrix]

Oh dios te agradecemos!

[@ildr2003]

Holy macaroni! This performance is just awesome. He owns this piece!

[@822green]

Maestro!

[@Gitc11]

unbelievable!...

[@astrolabi18]

wow!!! i'm now playing these piece and i'm afraid it will take me a long time before i'll be able to play at these speed (although i'll never play it so clean) milstein performance is probably the best version i've ever heard on youtbe, better than Heifetz one.!!!!! i wish he were my teacher :) bach would be proud of such a great violinist playing his pieces^^

[@dantempleton9906]

There are moments here where you feel you're listening to an entire symphony orchestra rather than a solitary violin.

[@shecabrera486]

La mejor parte es de el 00:00 al 3:14

[@violinland]

A bench mark for all other performances with the exception of the young Menuhin. This is Menuhin's encore after the 1943 performance of the Brahms. The Menuhin is also stunning.

[@suvabrata]

Sublime....

[@Hun_Uinaq]

That is a very romantic, 19th century idea, I think. The violin is very capable of joyous, exuberant laughter as well as tears. I think a true master is one who can make it fit whatever emotion the music demands. If it needs to cry, cry it must, if laughter is called for, that must be rested from it, and, if anger is the one you want ... well, a violin can be very discordant when it wants to be.

[@sarahxboxbeara]

why don't we have violinists like this anymore?

[@jansnauwaert1785]

We have now better violinists than Milstein.

[@bunsnbeans]

wonderful

[@violatione]

Wow this is my youtube favorite of this preludio.

[@menyherthorak1631]

PERFECT ! !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gnatural]

I love how he just sits down at the end like "yeah..that's how its done" lol