Program J.S. Bach: Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012 Several period performers are convinced Bach’s Sixth Cello Suite was composed for the ‘Shoulder Cello’—the violoncello da spalla, which is much larger than a viola. This arrangement for viola is a testament to...
Christian Baldini, director and conductor Program Hector Berlioz: Harold in Italy with Wendy Richman, viola Harold in Italy was brought about by a commission by the famous 19th century violinist Nicolo Paganini in 1834. Berlioz was commissioned by Paganini not for a violin concerto but...