The Sebastians’ core quartet paints a picture of Bach’s immense sphere of influence in this program featuring works by his friend Telemann, his student Goldberg, his son Carl Philipp Emanuel, and his contemporary Vivaldi—plus a glimpse of Bach’s enduring impact through a new commission by Patricia Van Ness.
Bach, In Conversation
Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 2pm and 5pm
ON TOUR
We’re also opening the biennial conference of the American Bach Society in Atlanta with this program on Thursday, September 26, at 7:30pm.
Location
The Chapel of Brick Presbyterian Church
1144 Park Avenue
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Getting to the Venue
Enter using the white doorway at 1144 Park Avenue between 91st and 92nd Street. There are two small steps leading up to the entrance with a hand-rail; there is a ramp available if needed.
Music
Program length: approximately 80 minutes, without intermission
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
Trio Sonata in G major for two violins and basso continuo, BWV 1039 (Leipzig, c. 1736–41), mvts. 1 and 2
“Goldberg Sonata” (mash-up by the Sebastians)
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714–88)
Trio Sonata in C minor, H. 579 “Sanguineus et Melancholicus” (Potsdam, 1749)
Johann Gottlieb Goldberg (1727–56)
Trio Sonata in C major, DürG 13 (formerly attrib. J.S. Bach, BWV 1037)
Georg Philipp Telemann (1681–1767)
“Gulliver’s Travels” Suite for two violins, TWV 40:108 (Hamburg, 1728/29)
Patricia Van Ness (b. 1951)
On Joy (world premiere) (Saco, Maine, 2024)
Performers
Daniel Lee and Nicholas DiEugenio, violin
Ezra Seltzer, violoncello
Jeffrey Grossman, harpsichord
Nicholas DiEugenio
violin
Jeffrey Grossman
harpsichord
Daniel Lee
violin
Ezra Seltzer
cello
Student Tickets
Students of any age can attend this concert for free.
Due to limited availability, please email music@sebastians.org with your proof of student status to reserve a ticket.
Music is For All
We work hard to keep our ticket prices low, but they may still be out of reach for some. If you would like to attend this concert but cannot afford a ticket, please email music@sebastians.org to request a community comp ticket. (Availability is limited.) Let’s share this music together!
Health & Safety
The safety of our performers, staff, and audience are of the utmost importance to us.
While we remain safety-conscious (and pro-vaccines!), we are currently mask-optional for audiences and will not be checking vaccine cards.
We reserve the right to require masks on a per-concert basis as we monitor local conditions—in the event of this change, an announcement will be made via email before the concert.
By purchasing a ticket and attending a concert, you acknowledge that despite all reasonable precautions, there are risks in attending live musical events and you agree to accept those risks yourself. You release the Sebastians (legally, Sebastian Chamber Players, Inc.) from any claims based on your attendance of one of our concerts. Your in-person concert ticket also grants you access to the virtual concert experience—available 2–4 weeks after the performance. If you are not feeling well, have been recently exposed to COVID-19, or have recently tested positive for COVID-19, please stay home and rest. If you have any questions or need assistance, we are always reachable at music@sebastians.org.
