Performer
Sir András Schiff, Piano

Program
BACH Capriccio in B-flat Major, BWV 992, “On the Departure of a Most Beloved Brother”
BARTÓK Six Dances in Bulgarian Rhythm from Mikrokosmos
BACH Four Duets, BWV 802-805
BARTÓK Piano Sonata
JANÁČEK In the Mists
SCHUMANN Davidsbündlertänze

The New York Times wrote, “There is nothing more reliable in the world of classical music today than pianist András Schiff playing Bach.” Here, the legendary pianist intersperses music by Bartók between Bach works, weaving threads of breathtaking melody, complex counterpoint, and buoyant rhythm into a vibrant musical tapestry. Schiff also performs music by two composers with whom he is closely associated: Janáček’s moody In the Mists and Schumann’s brilliantly characterized set of dances, Davidsbündlertänze.