Whether on the fortepiano, harpsichord, or modern grand piano, Kristian Bezuidenhout is among today’s most versatile keyboard virtuosos and has long been a regular guest at the Pierre Boulez Saal. Following his exploration of Johann Sebastian Bach’s harpsichord concertos last season, he now performs some of the Baroque master’s solo works on this delicate instrument. The program includes the celebrated Italian Concerto and English Suite No. 3 as well as lesser-known compositions, all of which are ideally served by the hall’s intimate acoustics.
Johann Sebastian Bach - Toccata in E minor BWV 914Johann Sebastian Bach - Sonata in A minor BWV 967Johann Sebastian Bach - Fantasia and Fugue in A minor BWV 904Johann Sebastian Bach - Aria variata alla maniera italiana in A minor BWV 989Johann Sebastian Bach - Toccata in D major BWV 912 *** - ***Johann Sebastian Bach - Concerto in the Italian Style in F major BWV 971Johann Sebastian Bach - Fantasia in C minor BWV 906Johann Sebastian Bach - Ricercar à 6 (from Musical Offering BWV 1079)Johann Sebastian Bach - English Suite No. 3 in G minor BWV 808