Projects · Solo Violin

Piece variations may alter in each programme:

A Guardian Angel

Podger is something of a ‘guardian angel’ herself. (…) There is a sureness to the placing of every note, whether poised or bristling with bites and bravado. (…) All in all, utterly ‘stupendious’. BBC Music Magazine

Bach, Johann Sebastian: Cello Suite 2 in D minor BWV 1008 (transposed into A minor for violin)
Tartini, Giuseppe: Sonata in B Minor
Biber, Heinrich Ignaz Franz: Passacaglia in G minor for solo violin from the Mystery Sonatas "The Guardian Angel"
Bach, Johann Sebastian: Partita in G minor (trans. Rachel Podger from Flute Partita in A minor BWV 1013)

Bach Cello Suites

Cello Suite 1 in G Major BWV 1007 (transposed into D Major for violin)
Cello Suite 2 in D minor BWV 1008 (transposed into A minor for violin)
Cello Suite 3 in C Major BWV 1009 (Transposed into G Major for violin)

“A breathtaking interpretation of Bach’s Cello Suites. A spellbinding set that is arguably Podger’s finest recorded achievement to date.” BBC Music Magazine

Solo Bach Sonatas and Partitas

“Altogether a most impressive and rewarding disc.” Gramophone

Sonata No.1 in G minor for solo violin, BWV 1001
Partita No. 1 in B minor for solo violin, BWV 1002
Interval
Sonata no.3 in C major for solo violin, BWV 1005

Partita No. 3 in E major for solo violin, BWV 1006
Sonata No.2 in A minor for solo violin, BWV 1003
Interval
Partita No. 2 in D minor for solo violin, BWV 1004