Bacewicz, Grazyna - Partita, Scherzo

This three-movement Partita is marked on one hand by the great exuberance of the outer movements and on the other by the tangible Parisian elegance. The middle movement Andante is a very lyrical, somewhat melancholy song. These skilfully contrasted movements make up a composition that is complete in terms of form and variety of characters. Scherzo is an exceptional and very valuable work. It expands the still modest repertoire for unaccompanied violin. This virtuosic miniature, lasting just a few minutes, was written in 1945. The motif that evolves as the work progresses is initially presented in the key of C major, before modulating to many diff erent keys, sometimes quite distant from one another, in a sequen_x005Ftial man-ner that is characteristic of many of Bacewicz’s works. This light, airy and joyful Scherzo will certainly be to the taste of all violinists seeking striking and interesting works. It will be a splendid choice for every concert occasion, as part of a recital or as an encore piece.