Bach: Gavotte en Rondeau for solo violin / Shaham

Johann Sebastian Bach: Gavotte en Rondeau from the Partita for solo violin No. 3 in E major, BWV 1006 / Gil Shaham, violin / Encore recorded at a concert of the Berliner Philharmoniker, 10 September 2017
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[SalC]

Fun fact: A recording of this piece was sent into deep space with Voyager 1 on a golden record. This piece along with others is the farthest a physical piece of music has ever travelled. Around 14.2 billion miles as of the posting of this comment. After everyone who posted comments in this comment section dies, after Google goes bankrupt, after the sun expands enough to destroy Earth, this piece will live on, somewhere, very far.

[guycherubin]

The most beautiful version of this partita I’ve ever heard.

[markarmage]

Once you listen to this version, you can't seemingly go back to listen to other versions anymore. Truly incredible.

[vaughnhale]

He really looks like he’s having so much fun.

[michelleong]

fantastic playing! The cellist behind him is really into it xDD

[Avyncentia]

I love the ornamentation! It keeps the repetition of the rondo interesting.

[bertxo]

My neck hurts so bad after watching this. Wonderful playing anyway.

[jonahpatuto]

The look on some of the musicians' faces truly show their admiration for such a wonderful violinist! Well performed!

[britdude]

Ah, one of my favorite violinists playing my favorite Bach Partita for solo violin. I love the purity of his tone and the way he truly makes it sound like a dance :)

[bingusbinted]

This is a joyful melody but I got tears in my eyes man

[jimmywang]

Haha I love that cheeky grin at 0:42 after his little ornamentation.

[josephsnearline]

I’m so grateful I was there that night to hear this incredible performance in person.

[savadaflava]

Wow... such a unique interpretation and yet so respectful to the music

[aredesuyo]

I love the extra fun bits he adds, plus how he seems to look at individual audience members as if to say, "this next part is for you."

[yuliastone]

He looks like a violin maniac 😄So crazy, full of life, energetic, I love it! Can listen forever

[kat]

I got to see him live in CA 25 years ago when he had black hair and a pot belly. Still one of the most stunning musical experiences of my life. My favorite violinist.

[psych]

This is wonderful! I feel so great after watching this. Not only that, I really like how he added all these extra notes to the song. I feel like the viewers would enjoy this!

[joshuafugate]

My favorite version of this lovely piece! So much thought put into every note

[pbettiga]

Those smaller flourishes and runs added in just made it really come to life. Thanks for the fresh take on a classic piece!

[chrishobanmusic]

What a performance. I just love his interpretation - his timing - his tone - his musicianship.

Whenever I'm feeling a bit down I come back to listen to this - and everything suddenly seems that bit brighter. Thank you, Messrs Shaham & Bach.