Whether you are Christian or not, this is one of the world's most enduring and profound musical masterpieces. It is also thought to have been written when Bach returned from a three-month journey to find his wife dead and buried. Chaconne is, among other things, a transcendent musical journey into and through grief.
Sunday, March 29, 2015
The Chaconne: An Introduction to Holy Week
In case you don't know, we are entering into Holy Week today. Holy Week is the last week of Lent before Easter, and it is my favorite time of the year. As we begin this beautiful and eventful week of repentance, I would like to share my favorite piece of all time with you--Bach's Chaconne from Partita No. 2, performed by Hilary Hahn. It is a bit long at nearly eighteen minutes, but it is well worth it.
Whether you are Christian or not, this is one of the world's most enduring and profound musical masterpieces. It is also thought to have been written when Bach returned from a three-month journey to find his wife dead and buried. Chaconne is, among other things, a transcendent musical journey into and through grief.
Whether you are Christian or not, this is one of the world's most enduring and profound musical masterpieces. It is also thought to have been written when Bach returned from a three-month journey to find his wife dead and buried. Chaconne is, among other things, a transcendent musical journey into and through grief.
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