A Musical Evolution - BACH & SONS - Baroque to Classical

Join us for an all-Bach concert featuring music by Johann Sebastian Bach and his sons, Johann Christian Bach, Wilhelm Friedemann Bach and Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach. Program selections span the evolution of music from the Baroque period to the birth of the Classical era.

Featuring Evan Shinners on keyboard; Eliot Bailen, cello; Susan Rotholz, flute; Jane Chung, Michael Roth and Doori Na, violin; and Sarah Adams, viola.

Program includes:

Symphony in C Major Wq 182:3/ 659, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714–1788);  Allegro assai (attacca), Adagio (attacca), Allegretto

Flute Sonata in B Minor, for Flute and Clavier BWV 1030, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 –1750); Andante; Largo e dolce; Presto

Sinfonia in F major for Strings & B.c BR C 2 Fk.67 ‘5, Wilhelm Friedemann Bach (1710-1784); Vivace

Piano Quartet WB 66 in G Major, Johann Christian Bach (1735-1782) Allegro; Rondo: Allegretto

Sinfonia: "Non sa che sia dolore" (BWV 209 No. 1) for Flute, Strings and Continuo, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 –1750)

The performance features Evan Shinners, a Yamaha Artist, graduate of the Juilliard School. Since 2010, he has devoted himself almost exclusively to the study and performance of the works of J.S. Bach. He has received widespread acclaim for his innovative and daring artistry. He has toured the world professionally delighting audiences with his stories, humor, original music, and Bach-playing. He has revolutionized the way audiences experience the music of Bach, through concerts in unlikely venues like empty storefronts, and spontaneous pop-ups where superb artists surprise and delight with joyful performances.

Children 16 and under receive free admission.

Walk-ins welcome, subject to availability.