In this first episode, the Pianist Jean-Sebastian joins me for our talk about the dynamics of Johann Sebastian Bach – we approach the topic of “dynamics”, playing low or loud, by thinking about both temperature alterations as well as sound alterations. Here you will hear us chat about the extraordinary cold spell of the 17th century, also coined the “Little Ice Age”, and the (im)possibilities of Bach’s instrumental interpretations and choices, as you will also hear both the harpsichord and the modern piano in the upcoming concert with the VSO.
Join us for the VSO Concert, October 23 and 24.
Avercamp, Hendrick – Winterlandschap met schaatsers, circa 1608 – Bach’s Birthday falls approximately 50 years after this Hendrick Avercamp painted this!
Find the audio recording of our conversation here:
Want more? Here are the referenced youtube videos!