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A Conversation with Bach: Sonatas for Violin and Harpsichord.

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Roberts Sykes webCynthia Roberts ~ violin
Peter Sykes ~ harpsichord

J.S. Bach’s G Major Sonata is full of joy and lyrical energy and is contrasted with the C minor Sonata with its passionate darkness. In both of these obligato sonatas, Bach uses the two voices of the harpsichord and the one voice of the violin to converse at the highest level.

Cynthia Roberts and Peter Sykes are on the faculty of the Historical Program at The Juilliard School and enjoy playing recitals together whenever possible. They especially gravitate to performing the music of Bach.

 

1:15–2:00 pm
All concerts are free; no tickets or reservations are necessary.

In person at St. Malachy's Church, 239 West 49th Street, Manhattan

Live stream details: You can watch it on your computer in any of two places by clicking on the name you wish: our website or YouTube.

GEMS is a non-profit corporation that supports and promotes the artists and organizations in New York devoted to early music — playing repertoire from the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and early Classical periods.