J. P. von Westhoff: Six Suites pour Violon seul sans Basse

Abstract

Johann Paul von Westhoff's character was a determining figure of the late 17th and early 18th century. Having a strong impact both on his contemporary fellow composers as well as the future generations like J.S.Bach, J.G.Pisendel, G.Ph.Telemann, etc. For me, Westhoff embodies the perfect 17th century violin virtuoso. Analyzing and playing these magnificient solo suites I found a very obvious similarity between the Bach Solo Sonatas and Partitas and Westhoff's Six Solo Suites for Violin Solo.