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In a letter to Clara Schumann, Brahms wrote, « If I imagined that I could have created, even conceived the piece, I am quite certain that the excess of excitement and earth-shattering experience would have driven me out of my mind. » Having lived with and studied Bach’s Ciaccona for many years, I can only echo Brahms’ words. Its impact has been almost beyond compare in the musical literature.
In this programme I wish to present the Ciaccona in relief with several other works, also based on the same ancient form of dance and variation. In so doing, I hope to give the audience a glimpse into the universality of Bach’s music, and also the very personal effect it has had on my musical journey. Composers in this programme include Spanish early-baroque Aranes, South-African Michael Blake, English Benjamin Britten and more !


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