Twenty one years ago, violinist Hilary Hahn hit the classical scene with Plays Bach on Sony Classical. Now a superstar performer, Hahn returns on Decca Classics to finish the cycle of solo violin works by Johann Sebastian Bach: Solo Sonatas 1 and 2, plus the Partita No. 1. WBAA Music Director spoke with Hilary about the new release, and why it's the right time to release Hilary Hahn Plays Bach.
Learn more about the album here. Hahn says “Not a week has passed since then without an audience member asking me when I’ll record the rest of the set.” We're so tickled she finally has "completed" the set. There is something perfect about her approach, sound, and interpretation. It's a must own for any music lover, especially violinists and those who love Bach's music.
She'll perform these works live in the United States later this month/year:
October 23, 2018 Lincoln Center, New York
Sonata No. 1 in G Minor
Partita No. 1 in B Minor
Partita No. 2 in D Minor
October 26, 2018 The Kennedy Center, Washington D.C.
Sonata No. 1 in G Minor
Partita No. 1 in B Minor
Partita No. 2 in D Minor
November 4, 2018 Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco
Sonata No. 1 in G Minor
Partita No. 1 in B Minor
Partita No. 2 in D Minor
Hahn will also be just up the road from WBAA next May, playing Sibelius' Violin Concerto with the Chicago Symphony.
