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Johann Sebastian Bach: Chamber Works
Smithsonian Chamber Music Society 2010-2011 concert series
Sat., Feb. 19; and Sun., May 1, 2011
Concerts are from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
PROGRAM DETAILS
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In conjunction with this series, Kenneth Slowik is offering an all-day seminar on Bach:
Kenneth Slowik celebrates his 25th season as artistic director of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society with a special series highlighting many of Bach’s greatest chamber works. There are no pre-concert talks, but a seminar about Bach’s life and vocal and instrumental compositions complements the series.
Sun., Sept. 26
Sonatas I
Sonata in G Major, BWV 1027
Sonata in D Major, BWV 1028
Sonata in G Minor, BWV 1029
Concerto in C Major for two harpsichords, BWV 1061
Jacques Ogg, harpsichord; Kenneth Slowik, viola da gamba and harpsichord
Sat., Oct. 30
Sonatas II
Sonata in A Major for harpsichord and violin, BWV 1015
Sonata in A Major for harpsichord and flute, BWV 1032
Sonata in C Minor for harpsichord and violin, BWV 1017
Sonata in B Minor for harpsichord and flute, BWV 1030
Trio Sonata in G Major, BWV 1038
Jaap Schroeder, violin; Christopher Krueger, flute; Kenneth Slowik, harpsichord
Sat., Nov. 20
Suites I
Suite in G Major, BWV 1007
Suite in E-flat Major, BWV 1010
Suite in C Minor, BWV 1011
Kenneth Slowik, violoncello
Sat., Feb. 19
Suites II
Suite in C Major, BWV 1009
Suite in D Minor, BWV 1008
Suite in D Major, BWV 1012
Kenneth Slowik, violoncello
Sun., May 1
Sonatas III
Sonata in E Major for harpsichord and violin, BWV 1016
Sonata in B Minor for harpsichord and violin, BWV 1014
Sonata in F Minor for harpsichord and violin, BWV 1018
Sonata in G Major for harpsichord and violin, BWV 1019
Lucy van Dael, violin; Kenneth Slowik, harpsichord
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BACH CHAMBER WORKS (5 concerts)
Concerts are in the Hall of Musical Instruments, American History Museum, with the exception of the November and February concerts, which are in the Smithsonian Castle Commons.
Programs, locations, and artists subject to change.
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National Museum of American History
Hall of Musical Instruments
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