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Bach: Violin Concerto in A minor

Either one of Bach's two concertos for solo violin could have made our list, as could
the wonderful Concerto for Two Violins. If pushed, we might just select the A minor
Concerto, which is blessed with one of classical music's most arresting openings,
with the violin grabbing the music by the scruff of the neck shortly after the orchestral
introduction.

The slow movement is sighingly beautiful, and then there's that wonderfully carefree,
exuberant Finale – in the style of a Gigue, in case you're wondering.

Recommended recording: Hilary Hahn (violin), Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra /
Jeffrey Kahane (Deutsche Grammophon)