NORDSTROM RECITAL HALL AT BENAROYA HALL

https://www.seattlechambermusic.org/events/january-26-2020/

Concert Overview

Johann Sebastian Bach

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.

Johann Sebastian Bach

Concerto No. 5 for Harpsichord and Orchestra in F minor, BWV 1056

Anton Nel, Arnaud Sussmann, Yura Lee, Kirsten Docter, Andrés Díaz, Jordan Anderson

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.

Johann Sebastian Bach

Concerto No. 4 for Harpsichord and Orchestra in A Major, BWV 1055

Cecile Licad, James Ehnes, Andrew Wan, Kirsten Docter, Andrés Díaz, Jordan Anderson

Arguments persist regarding which instruments this concerto was originally scored for before being adapted for keyboard.

Johann Sebastian Bach

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