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The Thomaskirche: Bach’s church in Leipzig

Program includes:

» All 6 Suites for Solo Cello by Bach

» Bach’s Chaconne from Partita in D Minor for violin

» Movements and excerpts from Bach’s other instrumental works

» Other works by composers such as Marin Marais, Domenico Gabrieli, Biber, degli Antonii, Telemann, and others

Step back in time and be immersed in the world of Johann Sebastian Bach

Winner of 2020 World Bach Competition and the cellist and continuo player of Philadelphia’s Gamut Bach Ensemble, Zachary Mowitz is quickly establishing himself as a ___ interpreter of J.S. Bach. Having spent years studying the mystifying solo suites, tracing Bach’s steps through history, studying early music performance practice, Zach has shared his deep connection with this timeless music with audiences around the world.

While delving deep into the world of Bach, audiences also learn about topics such as the genesis of the cello as an instrument, what distinguishes “Baroque” music and historical performance practice, and of course the deep human stories and musical forces at work in some of Bach’s most timeless works.