The brilliant Hilary Hahn returns with a significant new contribution to the solo violin repertoire.

Written by the Spanish composer Antón García Abril and commissioned by Hilary Hahn herself, this is a world premiere recording of these remarkable new Partitas for solo violin.

Following in the footsteps of Bach, Ysaÿe and Ernst, García Abril’s Partitas continue the rich tradition of composers writing a set of 6 polyphonic works for solo violin.

“Before these pieces existed, I knew they needed to be written” – Hilary Hahn

When Hilary Hahn Plays Bach came out in 1997, critics were astounded that a performer would choose solo Bach for her debut album; they were further confounded by her elegant approach to this music’s technical and interpretive challenges at such a young age. Bach expert Nicholas Anderson wrote in BBC Music Magazine at the time, “Bach’s six unaccompanied solos - three each of partitas and sonatas - have long been regarded as the pinnacle of violin writing and the most elusive of goals for the aspiring performer... Hahn's affection for Bach's music becomes apparent at almost every turn; and the concluding movement of the C major Sonata is a tour de force. I long to hear more.” Stereo Review wrote, “I would go so far as to say that I've never heard this legendary, impossible piece of music played on a higher level, technically and musically, than it is on Hahn's debut CD. This is simply a magnificent performance, completely true in all its parts and possessed of a depth and wisdom that belie the performer's age. Unlike most of the violinists who play this music, she is truly its master, and that frees her to play it with soul.”