J. S. Bach: Partita No. 3 for Solo Violin, BWV 1006 - Hilary Hahn

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) - Partita No. 3 for Solo Violin in E major, BWV 1006 (1720)
1. Preludio (00:07)
2. Loure (03:49)
3. Gavotte en Rondeau (08:42)
4. Menuett I & II (11:56)
5. Bourrée (16:56)
6. Gigue (18:44)
Hilary Hahn, violin

[@dmp7252]

I love seeing artists of this caliber playing in their "studio" - it has an extra rawness. It's super fresh and we HEAR so much more. It's almost like taking us in the violin workshop seeing the violin before its made, and being in awe. I love it. More, more, more!

[@michaelmcclure8782]

So pretentious lol

[@reapertutorialitalia]

I prefer a little bit of reverb instead

[@dmp7252]

@@michaelmcclure8782 why is it pretentious???

[@minoruiki1119]

I agree with you. It is very interesting to watch a performance in a common place other than a large auditorium or better acoustically designed room.

[@infledermaus]

This is my favorite of Partitas and Sonatas! Indeed, there is a rawness to the recording. Ms. Hahn gives no quarter in her performance. It's clear she loves this piece, too. Such a great performance. She's giving it all here. I wonder if she'd teach me to play this. I own a $65 electric violin though I've never had lessons (I occasionally mess about with it, but the bow is not a pick - something I've had troubles with), but I do play the mandolin. I could learn it on my mandolin, and then put my mandolin under my chin I suppose. Good idea? Heeheehee!

[@pauldeck4500]

Ahhhh.... Bach with vibrato! The great thing about these kinds of "at home" recordings is that the artist can play it the way she really wants to, and to hell with the critics.

[@republiccooper]

But Hilary always plays Bach with vibrato. It's a very controlled and certainly not a wild vibrato. Apt.

[@pauldeck4500]

@@republiccooper yes it's still refreshing. Somehow I can listen to her playing over and over again and it stays fresh. The composer gets some credit for that, too, I suppose. :) It's very instructive to watch her play so closely, one can watch her hands carefully.

[@PurpleFringe]

Yes, but not much of it.

[@chadgifford499]

It’s amazingly refreshing to just hear her do it her way. I used to get in so much trouble with my teacher for playing Bach for the feeling rather than emulate how it would have been played back in Bach’s day.

[@leonardoiglesias2394]

Yes. A vibrato with no expression. A hand movement.

[@evanofelipe]

Listening to Hilary’s absolutely stunning performance and seeing her musical craft in action in her own environment is a privilege. The years of practice to achieve this level of excellence is beyond my imagination, but what’s very obvious is that it has paid off and we’re all beneficiaries of it. Thank you Hilary.

[@SophieCViolin]

I stand by Hahn's Bach recordings as my favorite.. it's just so pristine with clear phrasing and her intonation and I could just go on forever about this

[@Twallrion]

Same, they're awesome, she adds a depth and feeling to the music like no one else can do

[@benjaminlin8386]

maybe try Nathan Milstein's recording if you havn't ;)

[@elregister1475]

Agree on that. First discovered her on Apple Music when searched for some Bach and just loved the performance

[@SophieCViolin]

@@benjaminlin8386 okay FACTS

[@bernhardkaltenboeck9894]

I’ve first heard Hahn’s Bach solo violin CD as Delta in-flight entertainment. Haven’t yet found any better interpretation. Also, her Vuillaume violin seems to sing more than the Stradivaries of other famous violinists.

[@danieltran9634]

Wow, her playing is so clean and coherent that it feels like the whole piece was played on one string.

[@xiaozhu403]

I love her evolution of bach interpretation over time, from the pristine and metronomic earlier recordings to now, where she takes more artistic liberty and breaths with the music. What remains the same is her impeccable intonation and unbelievably precise bow arm. A joy to listen to.

[@lucyrouse6294]

Your growth as a musician, violinist and human being has been such a joy to witness. Thank you for your artistic generosity . Lucy

[@rnnyhoff]

One of the most remarkable artists and human beings in my humble opinion. Just adore her playing and her personality.

[@Canto28]

And she's very easy on the eyes!

[@eriksaule4636]

I discovered Hilary Hahn thanks to twoset violin. She is so good! I'm glad I could listen to her here!

[@jimrains4406]

My favorite violinist - especially her incredible Bach. Such phrasing!

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

My favorite violinist too, i love her.

[@randomoneforstuff3696]

@@zuzannawisniewska4464 Y'all should listen to some Baroque violinists.

[@irisrivas6603]

The phrasing was wrong. She slowed down and combined beats when the music was written to be consistent at one speed. There can be accents, however, but what Hilary did was far from an accent but a mutilation of the beats by elongating them to the extreme.

[@MohsinB-yk2cf]

Wowza! What amazing bow control yet her right arm looks so free. That bariolage bowing and her left hand is just astonishing. I will use this as my gold standard for practice.

[@seanca7]

I can't wrap my head around the fact that Hilary moves with the music as much as she does yet her left hand and bow move in completely linear lines as though they're running on tracks. So glad there is finally a quality live recording of this piece; it's as impressive to watch the master at work as it is a pleasure to listen.

[@mistaowickkuh6249]

If you listen to the Prelude carefully, you can hear the violin is shedding tears of joy all along because humanity is blessed with this top notch recording at last.

[@ViolinHobby]

The Queen of Violin 🎻!

[@patrickgodfrey6632]

My absolute favorite violinist. Nobody plays Bach better than the great HH!!

[@thephantomeagle2]

My mother was a talented violinist and bought a 1904 Victorian due to her antique collection but also because of music. This is what Bach is supposed to sound like. Not the sterilized canned renditions done in million dollar studios with expensive equipment. Bach Dvorak, Mendelssohn, Haydn, Handel, Brahms and their music sounds so much better in this kind of set up. This is, after all, what they were writing for. They weren’t writing for sound proofed, microphoned, rooms to hide the authenticity of chamber music Thank-you.

[@christophergreen3538]

Your music is literally keeping me alive right now, so glad you and your violin are here.

[@vinaoto_]

I literally have goosebumps. Hahn is beyond extraordinary.

[@johnswimcat]

So do I

[@SilvioNobre]

This woman's talent is divine!

[@JoePalau]

That’s it. Divine. Channeling Bach from another dimension.

[@domsusefulstuff]

I love how Ms Hahn moves exactly the right amount for maximum awesome 😁It is wonderful that so many of us can watch such a beautiful performance so easily, thank you to everyone who made this happen especially Ms Hahn-so many years of work and love!

[@marcocarag103]

What a spectacular show of violin force in recording settings that CLEARLY couldn't keep up with Hilary's absolute mastery. Also, anybody else find the occasional whistling note error INCREASING your love and appreciation for her performance? Something about the courage of not being perfect, while still being *so perfect* just makes me feel more inspired. (Until I crack open my Bahrenreiter book and barely make it a few cringey measures before I get disappointed again. 😅)

[@humanbean3]

I love Bach. This is a joy to listen to. Thank you

[@danielshade710]

Queen playing from the king’s repertoire. Go away king. Listening…..

[@bizhanhooman9729]

I loved this recording! Close enough to the microphones to hear the movement of the instrument within the room, one thing I miss about live shows. Also, this is the first time I've noticed sympathetic vibration of other strings in a violin. Absolutely beautiful! I'm going to have to listen to much much more.

[@alphadev]

Do you play the violin? Sympathetic resonance is sometimes clear to hear, at least for me when I'm playing. Probably the clearest/easiest to me is just a third finger D on the A string, it rings like crazy. Maybe the clarity varies from instrument to instrument, not sure.

[@bizhanhooman9729]

@@alphadev , no, I don't play. Thank you for giving a violinist's perspective. I think I need to hone my listening skills a bit, or attend a smaller performance live and sit up front. 😅 I appreciate your reply.

[@jullysaw6214]

@@alphadev it's hell of annoying to hear that bloody string ringing when you didn't want it. They can be such intrusive fellows sometimes... 😅

[@vaskenkantardshieff]

THIS PERFORMANCE IN HARMONY WITH THE BEAUTY OF THE INTERIOR, THE UNIQUE FEMININITY AND THE DIVINE SOUND, IS IMMORTAL!

[@KSfan4ever]

Ah Hilary, such gorgeous playing. Thank you.

[@taskforce58]

I've been using that prelude with Hahn playing as the ringtone on my phone for many years.

[@fredericlepee6507]

Magnifique ! Hilary Hahn interpretation of Bach is so powerful and accurate in the same time it makes her my favourite violinist for this music!

[@angelito2144]

She makes the second voices sound so beautiful :o

[@sabyasachidewanji7175]

Hilary and Bach are synonymous. Beautiful.

[@davidanderson2847]

The head bobs in the Gavotte at 10:17 are to die for. She is just having so much fun with a piece she knows so well.

[@PurpleFringe]

I absolutely loved this, and I absolutely loved her playing it in a less resonant room than usual. As an aging violinist myself that came back to playing two years ago after a 40 year hiatus, I'm working on mostly Bach at the moment and Hilary's recordings are inspirational, always uplifting. She's by far my favourite Bach violinist, and I come back to her recordings time after time. Her clean technique makes her a joy to watch as well as listen to. I particularly liked the momentary whistle from the E string at 18:13, though. In the midst of such awesome perfection, it was wonderful to be reminded that she's human after all! Thank you so much for not editing it out.

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

Wow, I was beating myself up for not sticking with the violin since around 2009, and you have come back after 40 years! Well done!

[@SunilAruldas]

I've just come back to the violin at 64, did my Trinity College ATCL in my early 20s then started work in banking. Have to use a shoulder rest now, so the angles are different and the violin FEELS different. And painful ... Working on scales and arpeggios and on my Kruetzer etudes. Just around 7 days of practice so far, will take up Bach after a month or so I guess.

[@MichaelDurig1]

Though I"m a guitarist, I have been a fan of Hillary Hahn for over 15 years. I have been playing viola since 2013 and it is a master class in playing this kind of instrument when I watch her play. Thank you for wonderful surprise during my internet surfing tonight. I wish you could hear my applause. All my best.

[@richardfrankland8183]

Guitarist too, Bach on guitar is heavenly but hearing Ms Hahn makes me think I chose the wrong instrument. If I could reproduce some of her phrasing I would be very happy.

[@gilglim_1904]

Hilary Hahn's interpretations of Bach's Violin Partitas are the Best. Especially No2 in Dminor. This one is delightful as well. Thank you, Hilary!

[@shabanarazvi9853]

I love how Mrs. Hahn projects and plays with so much meaning and emotion. It really is enchanting. I can only imagine how much practice goes into such perfection. Thank you Mrs. Hilary.

[@samuelkent218]

I don't have the expertise of many who comment hear, but with her first recording of this piece I fell in love with it and cannot appreciate anyone else playing it as much. It's an added joy to watch her dance the music as she plays and the subtle expressions that peak through the intense concentration on her face. She plays so joyfully and gives us so much joy as she does!

[@defbt5]

I love Hilary Hahn. That bow was absolutely adorable. Saw her live a couple of times and I just love this video, seeing her in her own environment.

[@gabrielhwang6827]

J.S. Bach Music is so difficult as we knew, I just knock out Hilary Hahn's performance. It was so detail, so clear and every single notes were so perfect. If Jascha Heifets listen this performance, I am so sure he would say BRAVO!!! I am wondering what makes Hilary Hahn's sound that so clean and perfect? God's gift? Then Hilary Hahn is so blessed violinist. Just beautiful, amazing and incredible performance. Thank you Ms. Hilary Hahn.

[@zalkaz]

Vielen Dank, dass Sie mir den Tag versüßt haben. Alle aus Deutschland. Wunderbar.

[@nb7524]

Oh my….. I LOVE the sound of her violin! it is a perfect match for her, she plays it so wonderfully. The sound and look of her violin is really beautiful.

[@richardfrankland8183]

I thought today was going pretty well already, but I have just been to a house concert with my favourite living musician, I was in the front row and I could see every movement and hear every nuance. Amazing that I can do that, from the other side of the world. I cannot think of any other musicians (that word doesn't quite seem enough anymore, for Ms Hahn) of this calibre who are so accessible. Not to mention totally fearless in performance. Thank you to Violin Express and of course to Ms Hahn. I have tickets to see her play here in Auckland in August...I'm very excited!

[@yiwenzhou2005]

Me too

[@eduardoluiz3435]

Bach and Hilary Hahn are the two most beautiful wonders for the violin

[@karengorzkowski2446]

I closed my eyes and let my mind travel with the music. How incredibly beautiful. 😍

[@patrickjwilliams8342]

Absolutely ravishing from start to finish,and that lovely radiant all-giving smile at the end says it all--Thank you Hilary!

[@pss5172]

A perfect New Year's gift, thank you! Genius and beauty and Bach sharing their magic - what better sign that 2022 will be a return to the wonders of life? Our huge appreciation to you!

[@wj98983]

She iz so friggn powerful! Whether Bach, Korngold, or Brahms, you know she iz gonna rock that show!

[@j-dub8399]

What a treat! I feel like I haven't experienced a new Hilary Hahn production in quite some time and a Bach rendition! I'm not worthy!

[@michael_koski]

I totally clapped at the end. :) The rawness of this footage, the perfect imperfections, the steadiness; I just love it! And even if it's not a _perfect_ recording, it's perfect to me, and it just proves to show that even soloists can mess up at times. All the greats were beginners once. I can't wait to someday play half as great as her. Though that may never happen, it is something to at least look forward to. I got to see her perform at Symphony Hall with the BSO about a month ago (the first classical concert I've ever attended!!), playing Mozart's 5th violin concerto in A major, with her own written cadenzas. For an encore, she played Gigue, and I must say that it may or may not have become my new favorite Bach performance. Thank you, Mrs. Hahn, for such a lovely performance, please know that you have inspired many people. You really truly have inspired me as a young beginner-intermediate violinist in many ways. Thank you. - Ana

[@Canto28]

Thank you, Maestra Hilary Hahn. Please never stop gifting videos of you performing.

[@bystroffc]

Every note was beautiful. I love the way you pause to squeeze more beauty out of the note. Bach would approve,

[@kwm837]

Way to go Hilary Hahn! I absolutely love how you rock the violin! Thank you for being an inspiration to millions of people everyday! :)

[@ffstopP]

Thank you for taking us into your home and into your heart, and for filling our homes and hearts with such beauty.

[@mencken8]

Ms. Hahn, playing Bach, and at home. I can’t ask for a better trifecta than that.

[@tylermoore8218]

Her precise intonation, linear phrasing, and crisp articulation are always a pleasure to witness, especially with Bach! Hilary is among my favorite violinists!

[@naomikriege1955]

This song and Hillary’s performance never fails to astound me. Incredible!

[@sylviaelenamunoz2572]

Genial como siempre 😅!Bach qué hermosura! Qué interpretación y ejecución! Magníficas!!!

[@stevehenrichs-musicandmoti7031]

Hilary has the most wonderful phrasing of Bach that I have ever heard. Many bravo's!

[@leopardtiger1022]

So beautiful peaceful music of Bach played perfectly by great violinist of perfection Hillary Hahn.. Thank you all for uploading this video.

[@danyahal7]

Thank you so much Hilary!! Mesmerizing and so many new layers and corners to explore. 😌🎶🔥

[@wakkowarner4288]

Bach makes one sway and smile and dance and skip and hop, and we were just given a masterclass in the hows and whys. And also scary bow control o.O

[@swingeasyguy]

Thank you Hilary. Like the portrait of you on your wall. Your plants are as pristine as your playing!

[@user-sf6ky2rd9t]

素晴らしい音楽をありがとう。 貴女は過去の偉大な音楽家と並びましたね。更なる深み、高みへの到達を願っています。ブラボー。

[@xTrengo]

I just love it how Hilary's enthusiasm, it's great seeing someone really enjoying their playing ^_^

[@nariakinakamura7251]

I thought Bach was an amazing composer. He knew everything about the structure of the violin and knew how to make the chorale sound more beautiful with the violin's unique playing style. I can't play the violin, but after listening to your performance, I understood the musical structure of this song.

[@user-or6ji5bz8b]

❤потряс ительный мастер непревзойдённый в ключе соло❤

[@cattaraugustonawanda4426]

Enjoying this as the snow falls. Thanks !

[@Whatdouevenwriteforthesethings]

Yay Hilary! I would love to hear her one day! I aspire to achieve her control of the bow and wonderful skill! To Hilary personally, thanks for inspiring not only me but countless other violinists/musicians to always be better and continue on our journey through life and music! 🥰🎻

[@wolfgang-sw7yh]

I´ve never heard the Loure better and in full Bach-sense played than by her.

[@Kinngha]

This is so perfect, best thing that has happened to me today

[@matthewgroters6270]

Living room never sounded SO GOOD! Bravo.

[@shadeeason4401]

Hillary plays Bach so beautifully with her soul. This performance always reminds me of nature playing everything into form because of all the green plants in the background and hilarys green dress.🎻🎶 Thanks for uploading!!!

[@nb7524]

An absolutely gorgeous performance in a lovely and personal environment. Thank you Hillary for this wonderful gift!❤️

[@ealston0826]

why am I crying like an idiot at work while listening to this? love you Mrs. Hahn. Thank you!!!

[@Jabafish]

I can't wait to see her play the Sibelius violin concerto live in a few weeks!!

[@beethovensg]

Rub one out for me , I will not be in attendance.

[@nb7524]

Seeing her perform Sibelius in person will be a real treat indeed!😁

[@chrrev1]

Hilary is a truely exceptionnal musician. Awesome.

[@andrewethanhirsch7968]

Thank you Hilary for generously sharing your gift - you made my day!

[@jimyoung9262]

Notice how healthy all the plants look? Good music. 😉

[@fatapadgitt9554]

I've been listening to Hilary Hahn for years! One of my favorite interpreters of Bach. Second only to the late great Glenn Gould.

[@lolamas3042]

Fantástica! Bravo! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💜🎶💜🎻 💝⚘

[@benedictcowell6547]

Life can be exciting; every day I encounter new musicians, Americans, Russians, Germans, Georgians, Latvians, and all playing my favourite music. The joy of this is that every ew artist freshens the music and styles and interpretations change with time. Hilary Hahn is my latest revelation and she is splendid.

[@vitorags4229]

Magnificent! 💜✨✨

[@violinarchive]

Thank you, Hilary, and thank you, Violin Express!!! This is amazing! It's absolutely fascinating to hear how her interpretation has matured and intensified from the one in her CD recording. 11:00 is awesome!! Also, she must have the loveliest home; the room in which she's performing is decorated beautifully!

[@jackpine1033]

Yes I agree. She recorded that CD when she was 14!

[@hi-ur4qd]

@@jackpine1033she was late 16 early 17 when she recorded the CD. Still incessantly impressive

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Bach said 「I am sought after on various Sites and performers . However, the wonderfulness and comfort of her performance are off the charts amazing」

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Her wonderful performance is a great gift to Bach lovers

[@privetproperty4315]

The Gavote and Bouree were played excellent. The rest was fantastic too. I loved it. Thanks 😘😘😘😱😱😱

[@jacquesfontaine3384]

Ces sonates et partitas de JS Bach , quel chef d'oeuvre , le violon y trouve un répertoire d'une fluidité euphorisante.Bravo à l'interprète , qui nous offre tte son énergie en cette période si particulière.

[@pameyers1]

It is amazing to see how you keep growing. I never have no words, and yet, now.....

[@randyfrederick1060]

So lucky to have this video. All the expressions and movements add to the experience. Thank God for Hilary’s performances.

[@anthonychun72]

to be brought into this domestic space and be gifted with this sound, without the benefit of live acoustics!, is absolutely beyond comprehension. bach (via hilary) unplugged! AWESOME.

[@Whatdouevenwriteforthesethings]

Yes! 🎻

[@mscompositions]

Beautiful! I enjoyed Gavotte en Rondeau the most - mesmerizing.

[@geoffkent7396]

Watch out for the evil predators

[@grazianolauzana2236]

Ho i tuoi CD delle Sonate e Partite di Bach, (la tua Ciaccona è un capolavoro) sei una violinista e interprete fantastica!! Grazie Hilary!!

[@jongoodman4622]

Hilary, you are simply amazing. Listening to you play is always so refreshing.

[@alvaroo.0742]

The Gavotte in rondeau its just gorgeous.

[@fernandograu6677]

Wow, you can almost visualize the score, note by note, by merit of her super clear voicing! Bravo!

[@user-hn9ud6mn9p]

Прекрасное исполнение, исключительно грамотная фразировка!!!

[@suegha]

This woman is simply wonderful!

[@edwardverdugo7277]

Hillary!! Your still my NUMBER #1 BLESSINGS TO YOU ED VERDUGO VENTURA BEACH, CA.

[@fernandomarquez5542]

Gracias Sra. Hahn un placer escucharla tan íntimamente, ojala siga compartiendo asi su música, un abrazo!

[@xavieroropeza5653]

Eres lo máximo! Mi favorita indiscutible! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😘🌹

[@daucuscarota6602]

Was für ein klarer, ausdrucksvoller, fast cantabile-Ton! sehr eindrucksvoll!

[@valeska_kevinleahy]

Amazing as always! Producing this sound, in a room like that.... WOW!