Argentinian classical guitarist Pablo Márquez performs the Ciaccona (Chaconne) from the Violin Partita No.2, BWV 1004 in D-Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). This comes via his YouTube channel (go subscribe).
Spirited performance by Marquez on a historic Johann Anton Stauffer ca.1842 guitar. I keep seeing people play Bach and other early music on 19th century guitars and quite enjoy it. I think it’s the reduced sustain and more plucky sound equalizes the tone and attack making it more even and rhythmically focused like a lute or harpsichord. But it still retains many expressive qualities of guitar making it a possible in-between choice of instrument. This is the first time featuring Marquez, looking forward to hearing more.
Sheet Music Editions of Bach
If you enjoyed this performance maybe you’d like to check out my editions of Bach sheet music with videos.
- Suite in E Minor BWV 996 by Bach (Complete), Advanced
- Cello Suite No.2, BWV1008 by Bach (Complete), Early-Advanced
- Bouree from BWV 996 by Bach, Grade 6, Free
- Prelude in D minor, BWV 999 by Bach, Grade 7
- Prelude, Cello Suite BWV 1007 by Bach, Grade 7
- Prelude in E Major, Lute Suite BWV1006a – Advanced
- Air ‘On the G String’ BWV 1068 by Bach, Grade 4
- Bist du bei mir (Be thou with me) by Bach & Stölzel, Grade 6
- Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring BWV 147 by Bach, Grade 4
- Minuet in G, Anh.114 by Bach/Petzold, Grade 4
- Sheep May Safely Graze, BWV 208 by Bach, Grade 6
- Sinfonia (Arioso) from Cantata BWV 156 by Bach, Grade 5
Beautiful performance. I love the lute-like character. It suits Bach very well. I’m curious – what do you think of standing to play? I know the Shearer foundation has a kit to retrofit a strap (involves drilling a hole in the neck, so that’s a no go). I’ve heard that this is a more natural posture for the guitar than sitting. What are your thoughts and have you tried it?
Well, 19th century guitars are much smaller making it a bit more reasonable. Classical guitars tend to be quite large and I don’t like standing with thhem.
I wonder if a flamenco guitar might do something similar? I’ve heard they are sometimes used for baroque pieces although I haven’t seen any examples…