Bach Festival 2008: A celebration of the life and music of Johann Sebastian Bach
April 12; 11:00am SLT; Barcelona del Pi
A live performance by Elio Donat and Gianmarco Barbosa. Playing on original instruments these professional musicians seek to recreate the complexity and authenticity of the Baroque era. Music of Bach and Capirola are to be included on the program.
Following this performance, acclaimed lutenist, Delia Auer will perform music by Bach contemporary Sylvius Leopold Weiss and then present recordings of her recitals.
April 19; 11:00am SLT; Barcelona del Pi
The next concert in our 2008 festival will have five musicians performing.
Pianist and educator scarbo Pera brings his love of fine music to our world with a performance of the B-flat major Partita for keyboard.
Famous Second Life musician Atheene Dodonpa enters a new era as she performs music of the baroque. Atheene will perform a solo work then present recordngs of her recitals.
Pianist Enniv Zarf , known throughout Second Life for his contemporary improvisations, will return to his roots when he performs for us the G major Partita for keyboard.
Much loved Bach interpreter Akito Kuramoto will take the stage and perform for us two concertos playing with recorded accompaniment. Also, the profound chaconne for solo violin will be a certerpiece of Akito’s performance.
In closing, Brent Renard will sing for us operatic music from the time of J.S. Bach.
Both concerts will take place in the church of Santa Maria del Pi, in Barcelona del Pi. Please use the landmark below to join us for both of these wonderful events.
Liam Serf