Lumen Festival 2024: Bach Cello Suites no.’s 1, 2, & 6 with Elinor Frey

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Cost: $39.75
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Brighten the dark winter days with EMV at the inaugural LUMEN Festival!

At the heart of the repertoire of nearly all cellists, Bach’s cello suites are among the most appreciated works of music lovers around the world.
The suites highlight how Bach is particularly adept at mixing particular characteristics of the cello. For example, because of its unique range, from the low bass to the soprano, the cello is able to create the illusion of multiple voices, a polyphony inspired by the use of Bach’s harmony and melody, wonderful techniques that intrigue the ear at every moment. The suites were probably composed around 1720 when Bach lived in Cöthen in the service of Prince Leopold, when he composed much secular and instrumental music, including works for solo violin and the famous Brandenburg concertos.
There will be a pre-concert chat with Elinor Frey hosted by Suzie LeBlanc at 7 p.m.
This concert is generously sponsored by the RPC Family Foundation. Special thanks to Janey Bennett for the loan of her 5-string cello.


PROGRAMME

J.S. BACH (1685 – 1750)

Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007
Prélude
Allemande
Courante
Sarabande
Minuet I & II
Gigue

Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008
Prélude
Allemande
Courante
Sarabande
Minuet I & II
Gigue

PAUSE

Suite No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012
Prélude
Allemande
Courante
Sarabande
Gavottes I & II
Gigue
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