Indulge in two of Bach’s most extraordinary works for strings alongside two premieres drawing inspiration from his musical innovations. The program opens with the majestic Brandenburg Concerto No. 3: one of Bach’s most famous works. Vivian Fung’s Concerto for Two Violins and String Orchestra adapts a Baroque architecture, filled with Baroque melodies and lyrical suspensions. Nathan’s “Dancing with Bach” offers a set of orchestral suites that “straddles the centuries,” transporting audiences to 18th century Leipzig. The season concludes with the beloved concerto for double violin.
Dongmin Kim, conductor
Kristin Lee, violin
Harriet Langley, violin
Brian Hong, violin
J. S. BACH
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
VIVIAN FUNG
Concerto for Two Violins and String Orchestra
ERIC NATHAN
Dancing with J. S. Bach No. 1
J. S. BACH
Concerto for Two Violins in D minor BWV 1043