Duke Performances

The original concert scheduled for Sat, Oct. 29, with Christian Tetzlaff & Lars Vogt was cancelled due to weather-related travel delays. This make-up concert offers Tetzlaff performing the complete Bach Sonatas & Partitas for solo violin. The concert will begin at 7 pm, pause for a 45 minute intermission, and conclude at approximately 10:45 pm. All tickets for the Oct. 29 concert will be honored.  Exchanges are available via the University Box Office by e-mailing tickets@duke.edu or calling 919-684-4444.

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Of all the great works written for the instrument, perhaps Bach's sonatas and partitas for solo violin (BWV 1001-1006) are the most wondrous. These works are an essential part of the repertoire and a defining landmark in Western music. German virtuoso Christian Tetzlaff brings his considerable musical integrity, insight, and technique to play in a remarkable marathon performance in two parts. Here is a rare opportunity to hear this glorious music all at one time. "One of the most brilliant and inquisitive artists of the new generation" (New York Times).

PROGRAM:
J.S. BACH:
Sonata for Violin Solo No. 1 in G Minor, BWV 1001
Partita for Violin Solo No. 1 in B Minor, BWV 1002
Sonata for Violin Solo No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 1003
Partita for Violin Solo No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004
Sonata for Violin Solo No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1005
Partita for Violin Solo No. 3 in E Major, BWV 1006

Please note there will be an extended intermission between Parts I and II of this program.