Bach Collegium Japan

Telemann Overture in A minor TWV 55
Handel Organ Concerto in F major Op.4 No.4
JS Bach Concerto for 2 violins in D minor BWV 1043
JS Bach Cantata BWV 84 'Ich bin vergnügt mit meinem Glücke'

Masaaki Suzuki, conductor
Andreas Böhlen, recorder
Masato Suzuki, organ
San'nomiya Masamitsu, oboe
Ryo Terakado & Yukie Yamaguchi, violin
Joanne Lunn, soprano

Bach Collegium Japan is arguably the finest period instrument ensemble performing in the world today. We are incredibly excited to welcome this virtuoso group to Perth Concert Hall for their only UK performance in 2011/2012.

The acoustics of Perth Concert Hall are perfect for baroque music and Suzuki has devised three wonderfully varied programmes ranging across the era. Soloists include soprano Joanne Lunn, who is internationally renowned for her
performances of Bach. There are also acclaimed soloists on violin, organ, bassoon, oboe, recorder, flute and harpsichord.

In this first concert, viruoso recorder and organ playing provide the prelude to works of Bach - the composer for which Masaaki Suzuki is an internationally renowned interpreter.

***** New Zealand Herald

**** "Suzuki conducted it with the passion of discovery and the results were breathtaking" The Guardian

"over all an involving, insightful and honest performance" New York Times

"particularly moving. With his small, period ensemble, the sound created was immense." Los Angeles Times

"raised the bar on Bach performance... lyrical and wonderfully inventive" Washington Post

"The performances are splendid. Recommended with all possible enthusiasm." Gramophone Magazine

£27, £21.50, £16.50, £11; concessions £24.50, £19.50, £14, £9; kids go free
weekend package: £65; concessions £60 (top price seats for all three concerts, Fri + Sat evening and Sunday afternoon)
(includes booking fee)

kids go free (2 under 16s with a paying adult)
NB: Kids Go Free offer is not available online, please contact the Box Office to book. We cannot refund these at a later date.