Concert Overview | 3:00pm
Concerto for 2 Violins and Orchestra in D minor, BWV 1043
Arnaud Sussmann,
Yura Lee,
Andrew Wan,
Nick Eanet,
Kirsten Docter,
Andrés Díaz,
Jordan Anderson,
Anton Nel,
One of Bach’s most enduring concertos, this work for two violins is a perfect example of Bach’s skill at using counterpoint and creating fugues.
Concerto No. 5 for Harpsichord and Orchestra in F minor, BWV 1056
The beautiful second movement is based on a theme by Telemann, one of Bach’s friends, directly quoting the first few measures, and elaborating on the melody.
Concerto No. 4 for Harpsichord and Orchestra in A Major, BWV 1055
Arguments persist regarding which instruments this concerto was originally scored for before being adapted for keyboard.
Concerto for 3 Violins and Strings in D Major, BWV 1064R
James Ehnes,
Andrew Wan,
Nick Eanet,
Yura Lee,
Arnaud Sussmann,
Kirsten Docter,
Andrés Díaz,
Jordan Anderson,
Anton Nel,
Adapted from a concerto for three harpsichords, this piece is less known than his concerto for two violins, but no less beautiful