BIG EARS

TWO HOURS OF JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH Performed by Violinist Extraordinaire, Johnny Gandelsman

On the heels of his critically acclaimed recording of Bach’s Complete Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin, Johnny Gandelsman — also performing throughout the weekend with Brooklyn Rider — will undertake a marathon presentation of every one of these pieces in what is sure to be a breathtaking performance at the beautiful St. John’s Cathedral on Saturday evening. 

Diana Skinner at violinist.com reflects on Daniel Barenboim’s short talk about “how to listen to music” in preparation for what is certain to be an unforgettable experience of the Big Ears weekend. Read it here.

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