The San Francisco Symphony Presents Great Performers
The New York Times recently proclaimed, “There is nothing more reliable in the world of classical music today than pianist András Schiff playing Bach." Bay area audiences have multiple opportunities to savor performances of this masterful artist interpreting Bach’s keyboard works. His Project San Francisco appearances start with Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier, 48 compositions that are nothing short of miraculous, considered among Western music’s most influential achievements. Hear the entire work in two concerts, October 7 and 21.
Conductor/Performers
András Schiff
piano
Program
Bach
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I
Concert length is approximately 2 hours.
Watch a Video
"To me, he's a divine presence and the greatest composer of all time"
— András Schiff on J.S. Bach
Listen to Music
Schiff plays the Prelude in C major from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1
Fugue in A major from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1
Read an Article
"Maybe the definition of a master is elusive. But somehow you know one when you hear one, as was clear on Monday night when the pianist András Schiff played a recital before a full house of rapt listeners at Carnegie Hall." Read the full review on NYTimes.com.
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Sun, Oct 7, 2012 at 2:00pm
Davies Symphony Hall
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