Essays about: "playing the Bach solo"

Found 3 essays containing the words playing the Bach solo.

  1. 1. Hypermobility and violin playing : How hypermobility affects my violin playing

    University essay from Kungl. Musikhögskolan/Institutionen för klassisk musik

    Author : Johanna Ovaska; [2019]
    Keywords : Hypermobility and musicians; hypermobile joints; violin; violin technique; left-hand; changing playing technique;

    Abstract : In this thesis I have studied how hypermobile joints affect my violin playing and tried to to find solutions how to cope with hypermobility.  The purpose is to find tools how to change my left-hand technique so that I can play Bach´s Fugue from Solo sonata in g minor in my master concert without pain in my 4th finger and without tension in my left-hand. READ MORE

  2. 2. Exploring Tradition and Performance Strategies with J.S Bach’s Sonata No. 1 in G minor for Solo Violin

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Högskolan för scen och musik

    Author : Hannah Tattersfield; [2017-09-22]
    Keywords : violin; early music movement; string technique; Zehetmair; Podger; Heifetz; Bach; baroque; performance practice; comparative study;

    Abstract : In this project, issues surrounding the performance of early music are explored through the lens of academic research, comparative study and practical investigations. How can a violinist find their perfect interpretation of Bach? Is there such thing as a ‘happy medium’, when performance is enlivened by historical information but not restricted? Comparing recordings from a baroque specialist, a twentieth century virtuosic master and a modern mainstream performer enables one to experience the polarities of interpretation of Bach’s Sonata No. READ MORE

  3. 3. Interpreting the Mystery: Playing the Bach Solo Suites for Cello

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Högskolan för scen och musik

    Author : Ruth Spargo; [2016-01-02]
    Keywords : Bach Cello Suites; performance; practice; preparation; reflection; interpretation; Severnside Festival; interpreting the mystery; playing the Bach solo; Suites for Cello;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the practice and preparation undertaken before a series of concerts featuring all of Bach Solo Cello Suites. It includes some information and background to Bach and the Suites and then discusses the musicians general approach to performing the works. READ MORE