HKS Recital Series: Edgar Moreau: Bach Cello Suites

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Cello: Edgar Moreau

Widely regarded today as some of the most iconic and influential works for the cello since its serendipitous discovery by the legendary cellist Pablo Casals, Bach’s Cello Suites have stood as a constant in the waves of cello repertoire which have come after, putting to test not only the technical prowess of generations of cellists, but also their understanding of its incredible textural complexities and emotional depth. In this recital, French cellist Edgar Moreau – crowned “Instrumental Soloist of the Year” at the 2015 Victoires de la Musique Classique when he was aged just 21, whose phenomenal rise to success stands testament to his peerless mastery and command of the instrument – will present his exquisite interpretation of the first three Suites.

Programme

Bach
Suite No 1 in G for Unaccompanied Cello, BWV1007

Bach
Suite No 2 in D minor for Unaccompanied Cello, BWV1008

Bach
Suite No 3 in C for Unaccompanied Cello, BWV1009

**This programme replaces the original programme for “HKS Recital Series: Duo Recital by Edgar & Jérémie Moreau”, as pianist Jérémie Moreau is now unable to come to Hong Kong.**

ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER

One of Hong Kong’s flagship orchestras, Hong Kong Sinfonietta has brought music closer to the community, and achieved significant local and international recognition for its passionate performances and innovative programming. The orchestra has collaborated with an illustrious array of international musicians and groups, including in recent years Ilya Gringolts, Martin Helmchen, Sergei Nakariakov, Jean-Guihen Queyras, Krzysztof Penderecki, The Royal Ballet, English National Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet and Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch.

Hong Kong Sinfonietta is a regular guest at international arts festivals and has toured 46 cities around the world. As an avid believer of keeping music alive and contemporary, the orchestra commissions and performs new works every year and ventures into new initiatives, recently receiving wide acclaim for its Back On Stage concert film series and becoming the first local orchestra to appear in cinemas. Following the success of the first edition in 2018, the orchestra organised the 2nd Hong Kong International Conducting Competition in 2023, attracting applications from 45 countries/regions around the world and providing an invaluable platform for young conductors to establish their careers.