Concert & Conversations Ep. 23 | The Genius of J.S. Bach
Broadcast premiere: Monday, November 23 at 6 pm
Ars Lyrica is celebrating “Bach Month” in November, and in this episode, Matthew Dirst and oboist Geoffrey Burgess join forces to bring you an analysis of Bach’s Sonata in G minor, BWV 1030. Explore melody, harmony, thematic development, and ornamentation with excerpts performed by Geoffrey Burgess to take a deep dive into the genius of J.S. Bach.
Grammy-nominated Ars Lyrica Houston is a professional performance ensemble dedicated to providing audiences with historically-informed performances of music from the 17th and 18th centuries. These works feature exciting and accomplished artists in performances of beloved masterworks and hidden gems.