May

17

This event was scheduled as part of our regular series of chamber concerts, but it was suspended due to COVID-19. However, we are now thrilled to release the entire concert on Facebook Live on Sunday, May 17, at 6:00 P.M.

PROGRAM, all works by J.S. Bach

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Sonata 1 in G Minor, BWV 1001

I. Adagio

II. Fugue (Allegro)

III. Siciliana

IV. Presto

Partita 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004

I. Allemande

II. Courante

III. Sarabande

IV. Gigue

V. Chaconne

Though Bach was best known during his life as an organist, his works for violin rate among the finest compositions in the instrument's literature. In this special recital, virtuoso violinist Kurt Johnson presents a recital of these tremendous masterpieces, culminating in Bach's monumental Chaconne.