Madison Bach Musicians
Holy Wisdom Monastery, Middleton 4200 County Road M, Middleton, Wisconsin 53705
Ryan West
Steuart Pincombe
press release: 2017-18 Season Opener! Bach & Vivaldi: Imitation
Saturday, September 23, 6:45 pm lecture, 7:30 pm concert
First Unitarian Society of Madison, 900 University Bay Drive
Sunday, September 24, 2:45 pm lecture, 3:30 pm concert
Holy Wisdom Monastery, 4200 County Road M
Soloist Steuart Pincombe (baroque cello) joins Madison Bach Musicians for this innovative concert–an exploration of fugues and imitation from Bach and Vivaldi, two masters of the Baroque! The concert itself is structured much like a fugue. Starting from a single voice, selections alternate between pieces by Vivaldi and by Bach―with each new section of the concert requiring an additional performer. It culminates with the entire ensemble performing Vivaldi’s D minor Concerto Grosso alongside a string arrangement of Bach’s own transcription of the same piece!
Lecture by Artistic Director Trevor Stevenson 45 minutes before concert.
Steuart Pincombe—“gorgeous player [with] perfect intonation, imaginative phrasing”—Philadelphia Inquirer
Advance-sale discount tickets: $30 general, available at Orange Tree Imports and Willy Street Co-op (East and West).
Tickets at the door: $33 general, $30 seniors (65+)
Student Rush: $10 on sale 30 minutes before lecture