Bach x Grützmacher Lecture Concert

Historical Cello Academy Hosts First Project
Sacrilege? Respect?

A lecture-concert by the 19th century Romantic cellist F. Grützmacher on Bach's arrangements of Bach's Suites for Solo Cello

J.S.Bach x F.Grützmacher Bach x Grützmacher

The Bach Unaccompanied Cello Suites arranged by F. Grützmacher, a leading German cellist of the late 19th century, are extremely bold arrangements based on 19th-century Romantic interpretations. What is it about this arrangement that is so shocking to modern ears? In this lecture concert, we will compare the original with the arrangement to find out the major differences and the intentions behind the arrangement.
This is a special program in which two historical cellists will demonstrate and enjoy the original and the innovative sound of Bach in 19th century costumes.

Kazuhito Yamane Historical Cello
Takatsugu Kakeda Baroque cello