This recording is the second volume devoted to Bach's Sonatas and Partitas for unaccompanied violin, performed by Hélène Schmitt (the first volume was released at the end of August 2005). It is one of the rare versions played on a Baroque violin (gut strings, curved bow…). These are archetypal works for solo violin, combining spirituality and virtuosity. Taking up a difficult challenge, Bach succeeds most admirably in obtaining polyphony from a monodic instrument.

These works, considered as masterpieces for solo violin, blend the spiritual dimension and great technical virtuosity. When writing these sonatas and partitas, Bach faced the challenge of writing a polyphonic work for a monodic instrument.

Philip Glass, a towering figure in New York’s musical life in the latter half of the Twentieth century and an essential voice of the minimalist movement, crafted soundscapes that seem made for the screen. crafted soundscapes that seem made for the screen.

Released in 2005 on Dead Beat Records, Right On Sound is the raw, high-octane debut album from Las Vegas garage punk outfits The Black Jetts. Channeling the visceral, sleazy punk-and-roll energy of the Dead Boys, The Stooges, and The Heartbreakers, the band delivers ten tracks packed with gritty guitar riffs, pounding rhythms, and uninhibited rock 'n' roll attitude. Engineered by Mike McHugh, the album captures the sweat-soaked ambiance of late-night Vegas underground venues, serving up relentless garage rock anthems like "Thrill City," "All Sexed Up," and the driving title track.

Originally released in 1968 on Atco and expanded by Atlantic in 1991, Soul Christmas is widely considered one of the most essential holiday compilations ever assembled. Bringing together titan figures of Stax and Atlantic Soul, this 20-track expanded collection features iconic holiday standards alongside raw southern soul originals. Highlights include Otis Redding's passionate renditions of "White Christmas" and "Merry Christmas, Baby," Clarence Carter's gritty funk classic "Back Door Santa," Donny Hathaway's timeless "This Christmas," and early career contributions from Luther Vandross with Luther. Blending deep bluesy ballads, smooth group harmonies, and funky holiday grooves, it remains the definitive soundtrack to a soulful Christmas.

Originally released in 1967 on Capitol Records and reissued on CD in 1990, Merry Christmas Ho! Ho! Ho! is the beloved holiday album by iconic American soul and jazz vocalist Lou Rawls. Backed by rich orchestral brass and smooth big-band arrangements, Rawls brings his signature velvet baritone and effortless bluesy swagger to a festive blend of timeless holiday standards and original seasonal tunes. Highlights include his soulful rendition of "Merry Christmas, Baby," a warm treatment of "The Christmas Song," and the classic end-of-year ballad "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve," making it an enduring staple of classic soul Christmas music.

Released in 2015 by archival label Athens Of The North, The Undisco Kidds collects the lost 1982 debut album by Edinburgh post-punk pioneers Boots For Dancing. Formed in 1979 with deep ties to seminal Scottish acts like Josef K and The Rezillos, the band merged raw post-punk energy with driving funk basslines and angular rhythms, helping spearhead the UK's punk-funk movement. Despite their legendary live reputation and support slots with major acts, their planned debut LP was shelved when the band split in 1982. Remastered from the original tapes, this collection showcases 14 tracks of infectious, groove-laden post-punk that sounds as urgent and vital today as when it was recorded.

Released in 2011 by Music Club Deluxe, The Essential is a comprehensive 2-CD anthology showcasing the extraordinary multi-decade career of the "Queen of Funk," Chaka Khan. Spanning her landmark solo work with Warner Bros. and pivotal collaborations with Rufus, this 33-track collection gathers her iconic chart-toppers, including the Prince-penned hit "I Feel For You," the classic anthem "I'm Every Woman," and the timeless dance floor staple "Ain't Nobody." Highlighting her legendary vocal range, the compilation spans dynamic uptempo disco-funk, soul ballads, jazz-infused covers ("Night In Tunisia"), and celebrated club tracks like "Fate"—famously sampled for Stardust's house anthem "Music Sounds Better With You."

Released in 1995 by Sub Terranean (a division of SPV), Touched By The Hand Of Goth is a landmark 2-CD compilation showcasing the mid-1990s peak of darkwave, gothic rock, and electronic body music across Europe. Featuring 30 essential underground tracks, the collection seamlessly bridges classic atmospheric gothic rock—led by UK legends Fields Of The Nephilim and Faith And The Muse—with the dark electro and Neue Deutsche Todeskunst movements championed by Lacrimosa, Das Ich, Umbra Et Imago, and Relatives Menschsein. From the driving EBM rhythms of Dorsetshire and Pierrepoint to the romantic darkwave of Diary Of Dreams and Paralysed Age, this compilation remains a quintessential time capsule of 90s gothic subculture.

Released in 2019 on Belgian independent imprint Wool-E Discs, Control is a dystopian dark electronic album by veteran Belgian synth pioneer Enzo Kreft. Known for his seminal 1980s minimal-wave releases, Kreft delivers a dark, brooding fusion of electro, EBM, and synthwave centered around themes of state surveillance, artificial intelligence, total compliance, and digital alienation. Across 12 pulsing tracks, the album weaves rhythmic analog synth sequences with atmospheric vocal samples sourced from historical sound archives and cinematic works, including Stanley Milgram's classic psychological experiment, François Truffaut's Fahrenheit 451, and George Orwell retrospectives.

Released in 2018 on the Belgian reissue label SDBAN, Discophilia Belgica: Next-door-disco & Local Spacemusic from Belgium 1975-1987 is a meticulously curated 2-CD compilation uncovering Belgium's hidden underground disco, synth-pop, and space-music heritage. Compiled by DJs Loud-E and The Menendez Brothers, the 30-track collection showcases obscure 7-inch singles, bedroom synth productions, and quirky local club hits recorded between 1975 and 1987. Moving beyond mainstream disco, the compilation ranges from hypnotic cosmic synth tracks like R. Roland's "Ethero-Disco" and Rayon Laser's "Funky Meteor" to rare afro-funk grooves, DIY electro-pop, and early Italo-influenced club curiosities.

Released in 2019 by Universal Music in partnership with Belgian radio station Joe, De Mooiste Openingsdansen Vol. 2 compiles 40 iconic love songs, romantic ballads, and wedding dance classics across two CDs. Designed as the ultimate selection for a couple's first dance, this set gathers timeless rock and pop anthems from Bon Jovi, The Rolling Stones, Bruno Mars, and Céline Dion alongside soulful classics by Percy Sledge and Lionel Richie. The compilation also highlights beloved Flemish and French favorites from Clouseau, Axelle Red, Bart Peeters, Hooverphonic, and Noordkaap.

Released in 2001 by Island Records, Classic is a retrospective compilation celebrating the legendary early career of British singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Steve Winwood. Highlighting his seminal work prior to his solo career, the collection gathers 14 iconic tracks across three influential bands: the gritty R&B/soul-rock of The Spencer Davis Group ("Gimme Some Lovin'", "I'm A Man"), the pioneering folk-psychedelic and progressive rock of Traffic ("Paper Sun", "Dear Mr. Fantasy", "The Low Spark Of High-Heeled Boys"), and the blues-rock supergroup Blind Faith alongside Eric Clapton ("Can't Find My Way Home", "Had To Cry Today"). An essential overview of one of rock history's most iconic vocalists and organists.

Released in 2018 by Universal Music as part of the acclaimed archivist series, The Golden Years Of Dutch Pop Music collects the complete A and B-side single tracks from Dutch rock 'n' roll pioneer Peter Koelewijn spanning 1961 to 1977. Considered the godfather of Nederpop, Koelewijn broke grounds in the 1960s with iconic Dutch-language rock hits like "Kom Van Dat Dak Af" alongside his backing group Rockets. Gathering 48 remastered tracks across two CDs, this set traces his transition from early twist and rock 'n' roll singles through 1970s pop-rock re-recordings, storytelling chansons, and classic singles like "Veronica" and "Je Wordt Ouder Pappa."

Released in 2004 by Epic/Legacy, Get Down With It: The OKeh Sessions compiles the complete 1966–1967 OKeh Records recordings by Rock & Roll titan Little Richard. Bridging his legendary early rock 'n' roll foundation with gritty 1960s Southern soul and Motown-influenced R&B, this compilation includes the entire 1967 album The Explosive Little Richard, essential non-album single B-sides, and rare unreleased studio tracks like his searing renditions of "Hound Dog" and "Rocking Chair." Supported by a stellar studio band featuring Johnny "Guitar" Watson and Larry Williams, Penniman delivers scorching, high-energy vocal performances across entire soul classics like "Land Of A Thousand Dances," "Function At The Junction," and the title track "Get Down With It."