Rachel Podger
Rachel Podger plays Bach
Witness a masterclass in Baroque violin repertoire, illustrating JS Bach’s innovative approach to the solo violin. At the hands of Rachel Podger, Bach demonstrates the violin’s full expressive and contrapuntal potential.
For this late-night recital, the audience is invited to sit on stage alongside the artist, creating an intimacy that dissolves the boundary between performer and listener and draws you straight into the heart of Bach’s music.
Programme:
JS Bach Sonata No. 1 in G minor for Solo Violin, BWV 1001
JS Bach arr. Chad Kelly Toccata and Fugue BWV 565 arr. for Solo Violin in A minor
JS Bach Partita No. 3 in E major for Solo Violin, BWV 1006
Smith Square Hall
Tue, 31 March 2026
Smith Square Hall, London
9:00pm
£25
Full Event Details
Three pieces, one instrument, and an hour inside Bach’s world.
Witness a masterclass in Baroque violin repertoire, illustrating JS Bach’s innovative approach to the solo violin. At the hands of Rachel Podger, Bach demonstrates the violin’s full expressive and contrapuntal potential.
For this late-night recital, the audience is invited to sit on stage alongside the artist, creating an intimacy that dissolves the boundary between performer and listener and draws you straight into the heart of Bach’s music.
Programme:
JS Bach Sonata No. 1 in G minor for Solo Violin, BWV 1001
JS Bach arr. Chad Kelly Toccata and Fugue BWV 565 arr. for Solo Violin in A minor
JS Bach Partita No. 3 in E major for Solo Violin, BWV 1006
Venue Details & Map
Location
Smith Square Hall, London
15b Smith Square, London SW1P 3HT