Gavriel Lipkind: The Complete Bach Cello Suites I

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“You’ll be amazed at his extraordinary expressive range, and share his delight in demonstrating such command over the instrument.” (Gramophone)

Who is your favourite interpreter of Bach’s magnificent Cello Suites? Come discover the complete set with Israeli cellist Gavriel Lipkind, winner of both the Rostropovich and the Leonard Rose International Cello Competitions. His interpretations of the suites were described as “a unique, creative, imaginative, rich personal artistic expression of the world of Bach and the Baroque” by his teacher, the noted cellist Uzi Wiesel, a former pupil of Pablo Casals. Possessing a thorough understanding and an exquisite taste to bring the music alive, Lipkind will present all six suites over two concerts, along with a ‘Music in Words’ talk hosted by Prof. Daniel Chua.

Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009
Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008
Cello Suite No. 4 in E-flat major, BWV 1010

ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER

HKU MUSE
My University Spotlight Encounters (MUSE) is a series of programmes presented by the Cultural Management Office of The University of Hong Kong. The team was established in early 2013, with a mission to inspire a life-long passion for the arts through innovative and educational programmes that enrich the imaginative atmosphere on campus and establish HKU as a leading centre of cultural activities.

HKU MUSE Concert Series raises the curtains of its tenth season with a star-studded programme line-up at the Grand Hall, including Gavriel Lipkind, Paul Lewis, Isabelle Faust, Alexander Melnikov, Konstantin Lifschitz, Alexei Volodin, Daishin Kashimoto, Alessio Bax, and Nobuyuki Tsujii. Tickets are available at Art-mate.net.