Bach in the Subways

An international movement to sow the seeds for future generations of classical music lovers by generating public interest and excitement for the art form.

Cellists of Otago celebrate Bach’s Birthday

ADDRESS
31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin, New Zealand
ADDRESS DETAILS
Tiotu Otago Settlers Museum
TIME
March 23, 2019
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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PERFORMANCE
Cello Ensemble
INSTRUMENT
Cello
PROGRAM
Air on a G String, arr. J. Davis Pieces from the Notebooks of Anna Magdalena Bach Gavotte I & II from Cello Suite no. 6, arr. E. Osachy 5 Chorales, arr. H.E.Deckert Sei gegrüsset, Jesu gütig Jesu, meine Freude Vom Himmel hoch Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme Piano Fugue for 3 cellos Solo suite movements with 2 nd cello part Suite no. 1 Courante, Menuet, Gigue Suite no 3: Bourree I and II Two Chorales, arr. Andrew Perkins Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir Schwing dich auf zu deinem Gott Cello Song based on Bach Cello Suite no.1 Stephen Sharp Nelson
WEBSITE
https://www.cellistsofotago.com/

Cellists of Otago celebrates Bach’s Birthday
Saturday 23 March, 4pm : Toitū Otago Settlers Museum

Cellists of Otago, the Dunedin based cello ensemble comprising 12 cellists, directed by Heleen du Plessis, will join the worldwide movement of Bach in the Subways 2019 by performing a 30-minute programme of works by this legendary composer in public spaces for free. Musicians all around the world will unite to perform for J.S Bach’s 334th birthday on 21 March and sow the seeds for future generations of classical music lovers.