Ach: Bach, Bach, Bach, Bach, Bach…!
The masters of tradition and the progressive family members
Johann Sebastian, Wilhelm Friedemann, Carl Philipp Emanuel and Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach
Encanto House Band:
Georg Kallweit (Germany), violin
Elfa Rún Kristinsdóttir (Iceland), violin
Laura Kajander, viola
Jussi Seppänen, cello
Marianna Henriksson, harpsichord and organ
The touching Air composed by Johann Sebastian Bach ends the Helsinki Early Music Festival's Bach concert! Before that, the productions of the Bach family will be sampled even more widely: the Bach family composed, played and listened to the old and new styles of music at the same time. Maestro Johann Sebastian Bach was both respectful of tradition and willing to experiment. He gladly directed his gaze to much older eras, such as the music of his uncles and great-uncles. He was more cautious about new trends.
Johann Sebastian's sons Wilhelm Friedemann, Carl Philipp Emanuel and Johann Christoph grew up with their father's music, but soon left to find their own paths and new musical languages. We present these amazingly different colors side by side in our programme. The Bach family programme topic has been taken up by several others, and it's no wonder, it's a coverage of infinitely good music!
The performer of the concert is Encanto House Band, the festival house band which again this year is multinational and well ventilated with fresh cultural breezes. The leader of the joint programme planning as well as the interpretation is the Baroque violinist Georg Kallweit, well-known for his delicate and colourful interpretations.
Duration: 1 h (no intermission)
Etkot: Concert introduction is 45 minutes before the concert starts.
Location: German Church
Jatkot, sitkut, mutkut: After the concert, there will be an opportunity to participate in a leisurely moment, traveling from one (state of mind) to another! Da and Toivo will entertain and guide participants on a journey through the German Church’s tunnel, including small-scale experiences that will tickle the senses. At the end of the tunnel journey, the festival will offer participants complimentary punch and an opportunity to exchange thoughts with the artists as well as with new and old acquaintances. For those with mobility restrictions, the route will go outside.
Location: Crypt of the German Church