Rachel Naomi Kudo, piano
1st Prize Winner, 2018 Leipzig International Bach Competition
“Full of joy in playing and with the utmost precision, she received cheers and thunderous applause for her magnificent performance.” — Südwest Presse, Ulm, Germany
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ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE
BACH’S 338TH BIRTHDAY CONCERT
RACHEL NAOMI KUDO, PIANO
Parlance Chamber Concert’s annual celebration of Bach’s Birthday will showcase the pristine artistry of American pianist Rachel Naomi Kudo, one of today’s leading Bach interpreters. Winner of the 2018 Leipzig International Bach Competition, she has garnered international acclaim for the majesty, clarity and sheer joy of her performances.
Her all-Bach recital will include an wide range of Bach’s keyboard masterpieces, including the scintillating Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue in D minor, vivacious Italian Concerto, and a set of divinely inspired Chorale Preludes.
PROGRAM
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J.S. Bach |
Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue in D minor, BWV 903 |
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| J.S. Bach |
French Suite No. 2 in C minor, BWV 813 |
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| J.S. Bach |
Toccata in D, BWV 912 |
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| J.S. Bach |
Chorale Prelude “Sheep May Safely Graze,” BWV 208 (arr. Petri) |
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| J.S. Bach |
Chorale Prelude “Ich ruf zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ,” BWV 639 (arr. Busoni) |
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| J.S. Bach |
Chorale Prelude “Chorale Prelude “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme,” BWV 645 (arr. Busoni) |
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| J.S. Bach |
Toccata in C minor, BWV 911 |
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| J.S. Bach |
Italian Concerto, BWV 971 |
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