BACH AND ITALY
Italian influence on Bach’s harpsichord works
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 – 7:30 p.m.
When Bach discovered Italian music, especially the concertos of Vivaldi, his writing underwent profound changes—a rationalization of form, a new melodic suppleness, the use of distinct sound layers, and a heightened attention to balance. To mark Early Music Day and celebrate Bach’s birthday, March 21, up-and-coming French harpsichordist Justin Taylor performs some of the loveliest examples of this repertory with decided flair.
Musicians
- Justin Taylor, Harpsichord (France)
Venue
Bourgie Hall – Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Ticket prices (taxes and service charges included)
- Regular : 44 $
- Museum Member : 38 $
- 34 and under : 23 $
A coproduction with Bourgie Hall
J. S. BACH
Toccatas BWV 912, 913 et 974
Sinfonias BWV 795 et 797
Adagio BWV 974 (transcription from the concerto for oboe in D minor by A. Marcello)
Larghetto BWV 972 transcription from Vivaldi's violin concerto in D major op. 3 no. 9)
Italian Concerto BWV 971
