Could I memorize all the Bach as I learn it? I think that I probably could manage the memorization side of it for shorter movements, but I doubt that my playing could keep up with my memory. It's easier to memorize something by playing it through many times, and I doubt that I'll get to the "playing through" stage for many of the Bach movements, spending, as I will, just one week per movement.
On the flip side, it would be wonderful to have memorized so much great music. T'would be a great addition to one's brain.
Shifts are like pirouettes. Both are movements done in the spur of the moment that have to be just right to turn out well. You can practice them in isolation many times, but doing them as they come in the piece (violin) or combination (ballet) is always a little scary. You have to be confident. You can't do any funny motions in response to your fear. They will only hinder the motion you're afraid of in the first place.
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