Bach Six for Solo Violin

February 2nd and February 4th 

Highly esteemed Czech violinist

Leoš Čepicky

First prize and Laureate at the Jaroslav Kocian International Violin Competition

  Winner and Laureate of the Beethoven International Violin Competition, Hradec

First prize at the Prague Spring Competition in 1988 and 

Winner International String Quartet Competition, London in 1991, chaired by Menuhin

plays 

The six works for solo violin

of 

JS Bach

"...the most masterly and expressive works ever written for solo violin" Menuhin

"the pinnacle of the entire violin repertoire" Jacques-André Houle

in two sessions

Friday, February 2nd, 6pm 

The Sonatas

Sonata No. 1 in G minor, BWV 1001
Sonata No. 2 in A minor, BWV 1003

Sonata No. 3 in C major, BWV 1005

Sunday, February 4th, 6pm

The Partitas

Partita No. 1 in B minor, BWV 1002
Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004
Partita No. 3 in E major, BWV 1006

The six works for solo violin of JS Bach are one the pinnacles of his creative output and one of the greatest challenges for a violinist. They are not merely technical challenges, but explore the greatest depths of passion and soulfulness of Bach's music. Menuhin recorded the set in his teens. The collection is one of the most famous sets in recording history. He described the music as "...the most masterly and expressive works ever written for solo violin".

Leoš Čepicky (pronounced Leosh Chepisky) is a highly respected Czech violinist. He is one of the founders of the Wihan Quartet which has recorded over 40 CDs and is described by International Record Review as "one of the best quartets in the world today". The quartet won the prestigious International String Quartet Competition chaired by Menuhin.

Leos has recorded the Bach Six on Chandos label. We are very fortunate to have this eminent violinist come to perform for us - only at Eelswamp!

Reservations:  One concert for 1,200 baht or 2,000 baht for both. Email asiachart@hotmail.com or call 038 069681 office hours. Due to limited number of places payment must be received before the day.

Tickets: No tickets will be issued for concerts. Admission to the music room on the day of the concert will be in accordance with the sequence of receipt of payment (ie, who pays first goes in first and can select their desired seat).

Cancellation: credit will be offered in the event of cancellation due to sickness. If you are feeling sick on the day of the concert, please don't come. No credit will be offered if you have a change of plans. 

Etiquette: Please turn phones to silent mode and put them away during the performance. 

No photos allowed during the main performance. But photos may be taken during encore. 

Directions to Eelswamp: search for 'Eelswamp' on google maps.