Long held as one of the pinnacle compositions for the violin,
J.S. Bach's six sonatas and partitas for solo violin are esteemed and even revered works throughout the Western musical world. But what about developing countries or corners of the world where concert halls and recorded music outlets are not a priority? Certainly people in these regions should be allowed to experience one of the crowning jewels of
Bach's output. Violinist
David Juritz set out to accomplish just such a feat. Six continents and four and a half months later,
Juritz brought
Bach to people on the street corners of the world who may never have had such an opportunity. Though this Nimbus Alliance recording of the sonatas and partitas was not made while
Juritz was "on the road," his playing here is clearly informed by his experiences.
Juritz captures and commands the attention of his audience not with flashy, bravura playing, but with a thoughtful, engaging approach that connects well with listeners the world over. His technique is all but spotless; his tone is open, sonorous, and satisfyingly well-balanced across the range of his instrument. His musical decisions produce vivacious correntes, boisterous gigues, yearning adagios, and a ciaccona that is as effortless as it is stunning. Whether you encounter
Juritz's
Bach on the streets of Rio or on this disc, his playing is wonderfully human and certainly worthy of hearing.