"A stark, monumental Baroque dance that carries immense dramatic weight."
"A breathtakingly sweet violin solo representing spiritual awakening."
"The peak of pre-Bach solo violin writing."
"A breathless display of violin speed."
"Graceful, bright, and endlessly rhythmic."
"A wild fusion of folk rhythm and classical form."
"A haunting obsession with Bach and death."
"A soulful tribute to the Brazilian people."
"A rhythmic and joyful baroque dance."
"The ultimate test of violin virtuosity."
"A monumental journey for a single violin."
"The most iconic opening in solo string literature."