Lana Trotovsek - J.S. BACH: Chaconne from Partita for Solo Violin No.2 in D minor

[@ChameleonsFan]

I have studied this peace extensively myself, I've heard virtually all the big names playing it, and this is and (likely will remain for a very long time) my favourite rendition even though there have been performances that were technically even more accomplished. We know that Bach composed the Sonatas and Partitas at a time of grief over the death of his first wife when he had no access to an organ, which would probably have been the instrument of choice for expressing his most intimate feelings. What Trotovsek does here is what I can best describe as taking her violin and virtually turning it into an organ by making use of the acoustics of the church she is playing in. It's almost certain that others have tried the same, but I've never experienced this approach nearly as succesful as here and therefore I think that she probably captured the spirit of the Chaconne better than all other violinist I have heard. Her interpretation seems to be highly authentic in an intuitive way, or at least I feel it to be very true to Bach's intention although it's clearly not what one would call historically informed playing. Forget about that anyway, this is true heartfelt musicianship that defies such categorizations.

[@trijezdci4588]

I mostly agree. You will probably like the rendition of Viktoria Mullova then as well. I found this one to be quite similar.

[@SSFWElyone]

I agree. I previously never encountered her, but I found her on a spotfy playlist (by Peng) with about 90 Chaconne renditions by everyone from Heifitz to Chen, from Vengorov to Hann. Over a couple of days I listened to every one. And this was my favorite. It is like velvet stroking the heart. Such emotion.

[@FirstGentleman1]

Brahms said about this piece, something like: "If you don't have the greatest violinist with you, it is just the best thing to listen to this piece in your mind."

[@jast11]

Even the greats play this with tension and focus on the intricacies, the repetitive astonishing variations on those four notes. They stay close to the moderate pace throughout, seldom letting us forget that it is a dance we are hearing, drama flows from the song. Lana approaches it from the other side, taking the time to dwell on the emotions, to let them stand out in full light, or in shadow. She is not just playing amazingly, she is chaneling Bach for us, her reading of the piece brings out the conflicted soul of a man whose unwavering faith cracks when his belived is taken from him. THe pain and anger at the ends of the Chacona frame the romance, the love, the joy in the d-maj center, and JS asks WHY before he returns to his faith and acceptance of his - human - condition. This reading does largely away with protocol, showing great courage and IMHO the deeper, more mature understanding of this extraordinary song. Chapeau.

[@MiamiCubanbcn]

jast11 it was a pleasure reading this comment. Thank you.

[@lesb_socal]

Echo Gustavo's comment.

[@r.m.r.3224]

I feel your comments informs this neophyte listener to appreciate this piece even more. Thank you.

[@alleywig7043]

This is a song I want played at my wedding and funeral. It has everything you could possibly want in a violin solo. It's so inspiring to listen to. Lana did the best job at putting soul into it. I'm glad i found somebody that plays the first 20 lines a bit slower. People like Jascha Heifetz butcher the beginning. The beginning is somber, I don't like the rush it has incorporated into it- otherwise its perfect. I want to hear those double and triple stops drawn out more. So beautiful.

[@MiamiCubanbcn]

Alley Wig same here Alley.

[@KingAeetes]

"People like Jascha Heifetz butcher the beginning." That's like saying "God" is an underachiever. Stay with your day job as Ronald McDonald. Your career as a comedian has failed. You wouldn't know "soul" if you tripped over it. Heifetz as "people" ... you're a special kind of s....!

[@elgatosucio]

She makes it sound like a whole symphony for 1 instrument. Beautiful.

[@musicalix]

An emotional rollercoaster. Peaks of joy and hope, followed by intense bursts of angst and despair, follow by sparkles and drips of crystaline purity. What an effin' trip.

[@julioklastornick3642]

"On one stave, for a small instrument, the man writes a whole world of the deepest thoughts and most powerful feelings. If I imagined that I could have created, even conceived the piece, I am quite certain that the excess of excitement and earth-shattering experience would have driven me out of my mind." - Johannes Brahms about Bach's Chaconne

[@r.m.r.3224]

@Caden Cayson Do you ever feel shame for having such a shallow life?

[@davidpeteriarussi7956]

Lana - give credit where credit is due. You play evocatively, yet somehow without altering the "essential Bach" . Your interpretation is highly and uniquely personal yet somehow ego-less. At least it comes out that way to me. A remarkable achievement. Nearly every set of phrases is treated differently than the set before and following it yet with all the slight differences in tempo treatment, coupled with your defining dynamics - you achieve a rendition none of the "Greats' have previously ever produced to my limited knowledge.. Bravisissima ! Your playing has surpassed everything (at least recorded) that came before you many here are saying. Only a humility can free you to interpret "purely" how you believe and think this piece deserves to be performed so that listeners may hold close to their hearts a newer, and more intimate experience of this greatest of composers in perhaps, his most beautiful composition. You have done Bach a great honor and I am enriched because of it.

[@annasanchez8588]

She plays it very beautiful, like I can hear her soul singing. I think why she plays it so good is because she's got an ancient spirit and it is just awesome. I think the photography adds something to this too

[@rdonatiredexe]

Every time I hear your Chaconne my breath stops in the bariolages from measure 89 to hear all the harmonics, the resonances, the infinite number of intense variations you bring to life from your hearth and mind, it’s a 2 minutes long apnea, a meeting of souls, edifying!

[@pablophone4528]

Toca como un ser humano, con alma y con espíritu, no como una máquina supuestamente perfecta y en realidad tan limitada… Te sume en un estado de pura belleza….

[@apneroh]

The best Chaconne I ever heard.

[@orlamuc]

The intonation is unreal! so good!!!!

[@itsallgood3210]

That might be the most magnificent, transcendant 17:33 minutes I have ever spent......I can actually feel Ms. Trotovsek's soul emanate through her violin as she plays.....

[@mackychua7599]

Lana, how wonderful is your Bach....I am inspired by you. How I wish to listen to one of your concerts

[@jacquesfontaine3384]

S'il est une pièce soliste où le violon 🎻 trouve son plein épanouissement euphorique c'est bien dans le flot continue de cette chaconne de JS Bach où l'interprète comme l'auditeur se noie littéralement dans une transcendance inouïe de par cette conviction qui l'infuse littéralement. Merci à notre interprète pour sa virtuosité dans cette pièce où les possibilités polyphoniques de l'instrument atteignent un sommet que seule une maîtrise complète de sa technique permet d'atteindre.

[@alleygh0st]

..et au-delà j'entend...

[@pionarlesmordo9310]

Bravo!! Great playing! Very impressive I am So touching

[@chriskur9864]

She's really good! I always skip to the part around 5:30 to hear the clarity the way different violinists play that part, and she plays it very crisp and clear.

[@HAL011964]

She plays Bach with something more, that belong to herself her own passion and feelings, I really like it.

[@werkstattcacco]

聞けば聞くほど、この演奏がしっくりきます。だてに長い時間をかけて演奏しているわけではないことが分かります。この演奏を聴きながら深呼吸している自分がいます。不自然なテンポの揺れがなくて、最後まで安心して聴けます。

[@yoo_adrian8915]

Unlike many other composers during the time period who were works for hire by royalty, Bach wrote for the church and drew inspiration from God. Theoretically, if you think about it drawing inspiration from God would essentially be like drawing inspiration from an infinitely deep source. I’m agnostic however after listening to this piece for over 20 years, I can honestly say that this piece has never faded in beauty or lost its depth, quite the opposite is true. This may be the only evidence I have for the existence of God in my life and Lana’s interpretation of this piece exemplifies that.

[@pablophone4528]

Esto significa, que Dios existe. Sin religión. Sin creencia. Si hay hijos, hubo padre y madre.

[@JacquesFoche1]

brilliant! 5:21-7:21 so much passion, I almost cried! bravo, great performance! 👏👍👌👏

[@ilema.6786]

Yes, this passage is hauntingly beautiful... it brought tears to my eyes too

[@christianbrodiez5287]

Large interprétation transcendante de cette stupéfiante Chaconne de Bach par Lana Tropovsek . Inoubliable !

[@chelseaviolin]

The Bach Chaconne will be played until the end of time. The themes of suffering, pain, and grief are uniquely the human experience, as well as the ability to birth such beauty from the ashes of suffering. Thank you for sharing your soul in this piece -it is beautiful. Your emotion and feeling is born of unique and formative experiences. Thank you for playing them for us.

[@spydersweb2]

There is just something so remarkable about her playing. The utter bandwidth of her tone is unlike anything I've ever heard from a violin. It's like a river flowing and yet look at her face, there is no stress nor striving to be anything other than inside the music. Eyes closed she has no need to watch her hands for in her dreaming she flies at will, her thoughts immediately become an otherworldly reality. Clearly, she is both a violinist and a storyteller. I look forward to hearing more and more of these fantastic reveries...

[@lancequin5209]

the fact that I don't have any need to look at her hands, despite their dexterity, is testament to her skill.

[@valbonacali6710]

Thank you Lana. Your great talent and authenticity is more powerful then the emotions of this piece. Personally, that's what I love to hear the most on this piece, when it trancends from pain and sorrow, to glory and resistance, purhaps that was Bach's purpose. It's very difficult to control that balance and not to carry away, but not for you, You are at much higher levels. Love to hear Arthur Grumiaux also, God Bless You Lana, and am waiting for more.

[@Daguerreotypiste]

Mich verwundert es immer wieder, wie modern klassische Musik ist. Danke Lena für diese wunderschöne Interpretation! Da capo! Eventuell an einem Ort mit halben Hall.

[@sizesmall1756]

Lana.... from the bottom of my heart, thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@abeni999]

Si Bach afirmaba que al levantarse cada mañana tenia que mirar muy bien para no pisar las notas a su paso,esta extraordinaria interprete de sus obras,Ella........las toca todas de manera obsolutamente impecable....bravo Lana👏nunca me cansare de escucharte interpretar al genio de Bach

[@abeni999]

Me encanto ,fresca y sensible interpretacion,,,,,alejada de las formas estereotipadas que casi todos los violinistas han incurrido historicamente. Gracias por habernos compartido este extraordinario video que muestra una forma mas profunda de interpretar esta maravillosa obra ,,,,,,Bravo

[@bardiakian5482]

I absolutely love the articulation of every voice! I have listened to so many of the greats play this and this is still on of my favourite recordings of this angelic piece

[@languageandmusicforlife-da8647]

One of my most favorite pieces, played with such grace. Thank-you.

[@Quantalume]

What a wonderful interpretation of the Chaconne! Brought me to tears. I find it similar to Hilary Hanh's rendition, which I also love. Why, in 300 years, has no one surpassed the achievements of this great master?

[@jansnauwaert1785]

Well, statistically, the chance to have a genius of the magnitude of Bach is extremely close to zero.

[@jorgesantos1186]

Because he was blessed by God as Salomon. Jesus bless you too.

[@Ciaccona255]

She is better than Hilary

[@karelsamec9010]

A great precision and a very pure sound while maintaining all the raw emotion.

[@wisdomseeker0142]

Very boroque. Minimal vibrato and a still strong bow. Your technique is immaculate. Your pitch and warm tone stands alone without ANY ornamentation. Absolutely singular work.

[@JuanSebastianMH]

Such a wonderful interpretation! brought me to tears!

[@marlstarl8791]

Wow. I have no words to describe what I just went through listening to this.

[@chriskur9864]

And her placement of the very subtle rubato is amazing during the piece.

[@simonfanshawe9861]

Plays and looks like an angel

[@user-uw3fi2zg4t]

you sound like a perv

[@theraven8371]

Very young soul on earth & very talented Gene !

[@carlwilbur4733]

She puts Hilary Hahn to shame!!!!! Lana your music has stolen my heart and lifted my soul! Belissimo Bella! Bravi

[@wadewilson2286]

what?

[@theblackdeath4398]

+Wade Wilson Hilary Hahn is considered one of the most accomplished and best violinists in the world (alive), well, at least of the public violinists.

[@wadewilson2286]

+Dexter Quintessence yes I know, that's why I said "what?" retorically

[@theblackdeath4398]

+Wade Wilson Oh sorry it seemed I interpreted the wrong tone of what you were trying to say...

[@wadewilson2286]

+Dexter Quintessence no worries ;)

[@melmartin2774]

Such a wonderful stylistic interpretation on a modern instrument! Impeccable! Very inspiring! Thank you!

[@eViolinity]

Listening to Lana playing Bach is a wunderfull experience!

[@imminentoutbreak7172]

A wonderfull performance!, i need study since now!!! A great work by a great master, Johann Sebastian Bach.

[@minthang100]

One of the finest interpretation of Chaconne I have heard.

[@StanEby1]

The rivers of your soul run deep. Your playing, in my heart the part I keep.

[@Fuluca]

One of the most beautiful things I've ever listen in my life!

[@leegeon2096]

i've seen her several videos, she is wonderful musician!

[@carlLawrence1990]

I have been waiting for her to play this piece!!!! I'm so excited I'm finally hearing her play it

[@horiaonofrei2537]

carlLawrence1990 vu

[@michaelcross1825]

Lana, your rendition of Bach is so, so respectable.

[@teresitapereira4574]

Gracias por ofrecen tan emotivo Concierto , desde P. del Este Rca, Oriental del URUGUAY Sud, AMERICA

[@Gaff.]

This is actually the best version. Funny, I just chose this one as it was HD and all in one video, but seriously, this one is the best I've heard. Fair play to her.

[@terryvaughn3179]

Bravo ... awesome playing and i have found a new to me a great violinist. Thank you for this wonderful version !!!!!

[@alleygh0st]

Pierced my heart, Lana...

[@lilyakopova1949]

I love her style. Wonderfully played, never seen it played quite like that before.

[@paulosire340]

this is exceptional this music is exceptional its not about being in the spotlight or in the parties classical music soothes the soul i like metal and all instrumental music but this can save someones life and help them see the beauty in the world and that there is more to life than paychecks and bills!!!!!

[@kevineduardomartinezreateg8939]

EXTRAORDINARIA ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ BELLA INTERPRETACIÓN UNA JOYA MUSICAL DE JS BACH

[@axesofoz717]

best version of this piece I've ever heard

[@steenmortensen6410]

amazing

[@alcydevan1221]

Très belle et forte interprétation !

[@MiamiCubanbcn]

I come here daily ! Thank you.

[@soniatinagli1387]

Beautiful version, gorgeous recording x

[@DanielaMars]

Brilliant!

[@khenjio]

Meraviglioso

[@khreed]

She's back! Great rendition. And great editing too.

[@lyrix8984]

Mind-blowingly beautiful

[@laurenvuceta1101]

Wow this is great! I feel everything shes expressing. And beautiful violin by the way :)

[@lyudmilaseibert4826]

Thank you Lana for awesome music. Be blessed. 🙏🎼🎻❤️

[@christianbrodiez5287]

Interprétation parfaite de la volonté de Bach de couronner sa deuxième Suite par une œuvre transcendante

[@JonKovach]

These videos are amazing my teacher loves your style and we use your interpretations as a reference.

[@hslenn1]

Beautiful video. Amazing music. Well done, Lana Trotovsek!

[@donaldseitz8784]

Her interpretation of this music touches me the most.

[@thebeatcreeper]

Incredible.

[@festivetosho7376]

This is the first performance I've heard that has had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. Ranks up there with NBS's Sato (which is a different kind of masterpiece). Truly this is a marvel!

[@marcvincenti6720]

This is remarkable, a joy, so stately, the tempo never forced. "The divine sewing machine." I think those were Colette's words.

[@5743dan]

i love your rendition.. slow and thoughtful!

[@johnrandolph6121]

There are some other videos of this piece on here that are more technically accomplished than this one...but she plays with such taste that I prefer this one to the other ones I've heard by the bigger names. Technical perfection is overrated; this is real music making.

[@bizjakboris]

I agree. It's the true, deep and honest meaning of the music that Lana always aims for. Something very special and rare indeed.

[@bizjakboris]

Lana Trotovsek - J.S.BACH: Chaconne from Partita No.2 in D minor

[@北島正隆-d5x]

+Boris Bizjak on one of Japanese Newspaper, there was such letter. " J.S.Bach is one of JAZZ musician." But i think rather Bach is the first Rock musician. How about you or Lana ??

[@MichaelCCB]

Imagine if in the Bach years there was an electric guitar haha :)

[@WonderSpase]

I think that Chaconne is the best trance music of all time. But not only trance...

[@calingrigoriu9729]

The Violin Queen You made it happen The miracle PS superb sound and so brilliant aesthetic MY HERO

[@guitarnationtv]

This is stunning!

[@verazala74]

Speechless 😮 So beautiful I'm crying

[@AlexKrentsel]

Beautiful performance!

[@leoncioviolin]

BRAVOOO!!!

[@werkstattcacco]

Wunderschoen !!! Neujerdings hoele ich nur dieses Schpiele. 神業的な名演。最近こればかり聞いています。

[@nicktholl7874]

Just ❤ Lovely 🌹

[@pierre9480]

**Une merveille...**. A precious gem.

[@DjullyedeLisandraFMonteiro]

Beautiful ❤️

[@esaulr.775]

Un acierto la elección del tempo.

[@mercucio09]

Si bien el tempo y su fidelidad a la partitura pueden ser discutibles, el fraseo de Lana Trotovsek, y su asombrosa musicalidad, nos entregan sonidos cuidadosamente producidos que aún más allá de la perfección técnica, logran componer una visión nueva sobre la expresión de genuina elocuencia con atisbos de una conciencia sobrehumana, que conmueven y maravillan en esta, una de las páginas más bellas que nos legó el viejo Kantor.

[@esaulr.775]

+mercucio09 Pues a mi el tempo elegido me parece un gran acierto.

[@mercucio09]

+Esaúl R. Me refería a las variaciones del tempo. Si bien Bach no dejó indicaciones de tiempo en la partitura original, una interpretación con menos "rubato" es más acorde al barroco. Para referencia, la impecable versión de Itzhak Perlman (mi favorita). Es difícil no "dejarse llevar" por la maravillosa elocuencia de la partitura. No soy músico profesional, pero me he atrevido a tocar esta obra al violín.

[@mercucio09]

Flavio Sarabia: "Tempo rubato" es una indicación de tiempo que no aparece en la partitura en cuestión (IMSLP). Algunos justifican una interpretación romántica de la obra de Bach, pero se trata del período Barroco, no del Romántico. La idea que planteo es tan sencilla como los términos que uso. ¡Me encantaría conocer tu opinión!

[@mercucio09]

Interesante. Glenn Gould se negó a dar recitales en vivo, prefiriendo hacer grabaciones. Algunos prefieren su versión de las variaciones Goldberg de 1955 y otros (incluyéndome), la de 1981. Quizá sea el intérprete de Bach más criticado y admirado. Me enseñaron que el intérprete está al servicio del compositor y del oyente, y representa un vínculo entre éstos. Y que el proceso creativo no sólo se daba en el compositor, también en el intérprete, y en menor grado incluso en el oyente. Existen grados de profundidad de la audición, desde el más sencillo por placer (a éste nivel no se pueden emitir juicios, de acuerdo); pasando por el nivel intermedio del reconocimiento de las ideas/motivos/carácter/historia de la obra, hasta el nivel analítico de su estructura interna. Un ejemplo de este último nivel, es cuando Mozart oyó el BWV 225 y exclamó: "¡Al fin alguien de quien uno puede aprender!". Concuerdo con lo de la ambientación / adaptación, y con que no es necesaria una ejecución perfecta para disfrutar. Un violinista profesional dijo a su público una vez: "Es el más grande honor para un violinista tocar la Chaconne en re menor de Bach que tocaré a continuación". Yo he estudiado esta obra al violín, y mientras sigo aprendiendo, la disfruto cada vez más, bendito sea el viejo Kantor. Gusto de leerte, Flavio.

[@hugoandore1988]

Best version ever

[@unagondolaunremo]

bravissima, wonderful

[@josegalvan4414]

Excellent...Lana as well as Szeryng's version are both just great !

[@iliailiev527]

Exelente APRESENTAÇÃO!!!Adorei!!!

[@uhuru37]

Best version I've found, along with Hilary Hahn's.

[@jaydeepalmer]

Fantastic performance!!

[@EROCKINAUSTIN]

Spectacular. Bravo!

[@steveistheman84]

she is the only violinist i've seen that gets it. way to not rush it.

[@RawleAustin]

Fantastic! A real virtuoso.

[@WonderSpase]

One of best perfomance for me.

[@user-uw3fi2zg4t]

she cuts the first note from ligados according to my sheet but i love how she modulates the tempo

[@pabloi2559]

Sublime!!!

[@ekklectriccurrent2094]

Awesome, Lana!