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Classical Music

Alisa Weilerstein, St John's Smith Square

On 08 Feb 17, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

The virtuosic American cellist plays Bach's complete Cello Suites

By CW Contributor on 8/2/2016

2 CW readers are interested
Copyright: Decca / Robin Thomson
Copyright: Decca / Robin Thomson
Alisa Weilerstein, St John's Smith Square Alisa Weilerstein, St John's Smith Square Joe Lloyd
With its rich, warm sound, the cello is one of the most captivating of all classical instruments. Due to its bass tone, however, it often finds itself playing second fiddle to the violin, with comparatively fewer leading parts. When it does get a chance to shine, it almost invariably dazzles.
Bach’s six Cello Suites, composed between 1717-23, are to the cello what his Sonatas and Partitas are to the violin. Each one spans six short movements based on baroque dance forms. Remarkably, they create the effect of three- or four- contrapuntal voices with a single line. Although mathematically precise like many of Bach’s works, they boast a spectacular emotional range and spiritual depth. In the hands of a virtuosic player, the Cello Suites spring to miraculous life.
The American cellist Alisa Weilerstein is one such musician. Her recordings have won plaudits the world over; in 2011 she received a MacArthur Foundation Genius Grant. In her hands, Bach’s Cello Suites should truly soar heavenwards. This will be one of the highlights of the entire Southbank 2016/17 season.
Ticket sales for the Southbank Centre’s 2016-17 season open on 9 Feb to members and 23 Feb to the general public.

What Alisa Weilerstein, St John's Smith Square
Where St John's Smith Square, 30 Smith Square, London , SW1P 3HF | MAP
Nearest tube Waterloo (underground)
When On 08 Feb 17, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Price £10-38
Website Click here to book via the Southbank Centre



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