October 25, 2024
Viva Bach Peterborough opens the 2024 Festival on October 25 with an evening of “dueling” harpsichords and flute. The program includes Bach’s Sonatina from the cantata Actus Tragicus (BWV 106), the French Overture (BWV 831), two solo partitas — in G major for harpsichord (BWV 829) and in A minor for flute (BWV 1013) — and the brilliant Concerto for Two Harpsichords (BWV 1061a). Featured artists are harpsichordists Gregory Hayes and Jeffrey Grossman, and flutist Matthew Lee, all celebrated performers known for their artistry and engaging stage presence.
Program
• Sonatina from the Cantata “Actus Tragicus” BWV 106
• French Overture for Harpsichord BWV 831
• Partita in G major for Harpsichord BWV 829
• Partita in A minor for Solo Flute BWV 1013
• Concerto for Two Harpsichords BWV 1061a
FEATURING
Gregory Hayes (harpsichord) wowed our Festival audiences last year! He recently retired as Senior Lecturer at Dartmouth College, where he has taught piano and harpsichord since 1991 and is a busy collaborative musician and performer.
Jeffrey Grossman (harpsichord) is new to the Festival this year. He specializes in vital, engaging performances of music of the past, through processes that are intensely collaborative and historically informed.
Matthew Lee (flute) engaged audiences at this year benefit gala and is returning to the Festival. He is a Boston based, New Zealand flutist, conductor and educator, frequently performing around New England and beyond.