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Radio 3,07 Jun 2026,179 mins

Wigmore Hall 125: Christian Tetzlaff plays Bach

Radio 3 in Concert

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German violinist Christian Tetzlaff is highly acclaimed for his expressive, insightful and personal interpretations. Tonight, he performs Johann Sebastian Bach's Six Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin, which stand at the summit of the violin repertoire. Christian Tetzlaff also marks his recent 60th birthday and celebrates Wigmore Hall's 125th Anniversary by performing the works in their entirety. Broadcast live from Wigmore Hall in London, and presented by Petroc Trelawny. Johann Sebastian Bach: Sonata No. 1 in G minor for solo violin, BWV1001 Partita No. 1 in B minor for solo violin, BWV1002 Sonata No. 2 in A minor for solo violin, BWV1003 Partita No. 2 in D minor for solo violin, BWV1004 Sonata No. 3 in C for solo violin, BWV1005 Partita No. 3 in E for solo violin, BWV1006 Christian Tetzlaff (violin) To listen on most smart speakers, just say "ask BBC Sounds to play Radio 3 in Concert".

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    Artist
  2. 1.
    Sonata No.1 in G minor for solo violin, BWV.1001
    Sonata No.1 in G minor for solo violin, BWV.1001
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  3. 2.
    Partita No.1 in B minor for solo violin, BWV.1002
    Partita No.1 in B minor for solo violin, BWV.1002
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  4. 3.
    Sonata No.2 in A minor for solo violin, BWV.1003
    Sonata No.2 in A minor for solo violin, BWV.1003
    Johann Sebastian Bach