How should we perform Johann Sebastian Bach today?

In Bach in Performance: A Living Tradition, renowned violinist and teacher Miriam Fried takes you on a fascinating journey through the performance history of Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin—from their rediscovery in the 19th century to the diverse interpretative approaches of our own time.

Through insightful historical context, musical examples, and artistic reflection, Miriam explores how Bach's interpretation has evolved from the expressive Romantic traditions of the great violin schools to the rise of historically informed performance practice. Rather than advocating a single “correct” approach, she encourages today’s performers to combine historical understanding with artistic freedom, curiosity, and personal conviction.

This course is ideal for violinists, teachers, students, and music lovers who wish to deepen their understanding of Bach—not only as a composer of the past, but as a living artistic tradition that continues to inspire each new generation."