Violin Concerto in D, Op 77 Julia Fischer (violin), WDR Sinfonieorchester, Cristian Măcelaru (conductor) 01:11 AM Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Sarabande, from 'Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004' ...

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