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Bach Cello Suites by Candlelight
St Mary Le Strand Church, London WC2R 1ES
Friday 31 January
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Bach Cello Suites by Candlelight
Enjoy an exceptional performance of a selection of J.S. Bach's Solo Cello Suites by renowned cellist, Kirsten Jenson. Set in the beautiful candlelit location of St Mary Le Strand, London, it's a hugely appealing programme that will start your weekend in style! There's a good choice of bars and restaurants nearby to complete your night.
Featuring
Kirsten Jenson (cello)
Programme
J.S. Bach - Suite no 1 in G major for solo cello
J.S. Bach - Suite no 2 in D minor for solo cello
J.S. Bach - Suite no 3 in C major for solo cello
About Kirsten Jenson
A recipient of numerous prizes and awards, Kirsten made her solo debut playing the Schumann Cello Concerto with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra while studying with renowned soloist and pedagogue Johannes Goritzki. Since then, Kirsten has developed a busy freelance career focussed predominantly on her love of chamber music.
After finishing her studies in Switzerland, Kirsten joined the Ragazze Quartet in Holland, with whom she released albums under the label Channel Classics and performed regularly on live TV, radio, and at major venues including the Royal Concertgebouw.
Since returning to the UK, Kirsten was awarded Best British Cellist at the 2016 International Music Competition Grand Prize Virtuoso and has guested with numerous ensembles including the historic Allegri Quartet and the Primrose Piano Quartet, and regularly performs as a duo with celebrated pianist John Thwaites.
Featuring
Kirsten Jenson (cello)
Programme
J.S. Bach - Suite no 1 in G major for solo cello
J.S. Bach - Suite no 2 in D minor for solo cello
J.S. Bach - Suite no 3 in C major for solo cello
About Kirsten Jenson
A recipient of numerous prizes and awards, Kirsten made her solo debut playing the Schumann Cello Concerto with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra while studying with renowned soloist and pedagogue Johannes Goritzki. Since then, Kirsten has developed a busy freelance career focussed predominantly on her love of chamber music.
After finishing her studies in Switzerland, Kirsten joined the Ragazze Quartet in Holland, with whom she released albums under the label Channel Classics and performed regularly on live TV, radio, and at major venues including the Royal Concertgebouw.
Since returning to the UK, Kirsten was awarded Best British Cellist at the 2016 International Music Competition Grand Prize Virtuoso and has guested with numerous ensembles including the historic Allegri Quartet and the Primrose Piano Quartet, and regularly performs as a duo with celebrated pianist John Thwaites.
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