The Aarhus Chamber Music Festival presents Bach to Beatles – an exciting programme where classical music from different periods and styles illuminate each other. From Johann Sebastian Bach's contrapuntal universe to Luciano Berio's innovative interpretations of Beatles classics, the festival unfolds a musical journey through the centuries.
The festival's musicians and the Danish String Quartet perform works by Schnittke, Górecki and Stravinsky, among others.
Programme
- Alfred Schnittke – Suite in Old Style (1994), presented by Clemente Prudencio and Jonas Willaume
- Luciano Berio – Beatles Songs for singer and ensemble (1965), featuring Emilie Haaning and ensemble
- Henry Górecki – Concerto for harpsichord and strings (1980), with Tanja Zapolski and ensemble
- Intermission
- Johann Sebastian Bach – from Die Kunst der Fuge: Contrapunctus XIV (1749) and Vor deinem Thron tret' ich hiermit (1750)
- Igor Stravinsky – Suite Italienne for string quartet (1933), approximately 18 minutes, presented by the Danish String Quartet
Practical Information
Location: Det Jyske Musikkonservatorium, Aarhus
Admission: 175 kr
The concert is free to attend without pre-booking – simply arrive on the day. It is recommended to arrive in good time.
