Mario Brunello (violoncello and violoncello piccolo)

Kurhaus Merano, Pavillon des Fleurs, Merano, Italy

Mario Brunello (violoncello and violoncello piccolo), photo 2

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Important Info

Festival: Merano Music Festival 2020

Type: Classical Concert

City: Merano, Italy

Starts at: 20:30

Duration:

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Festival

Merano Music Festival 2020

The Merano Music Festival 2020 takes place from 26th August to 20th September. Following a period of privation, we are pleased once more to be able to offer an inspiring series of concerts.

Programme

Johann Sebastian Bach: Cello suite no. 1 in G major, BWV1007

Johann Sebastian Bach: Adagio from Sonata in G minor, BWV 1001

Johann Sebastian Bach: Cello suite no. 2 in D minor, BWV1008

Johann Sebastian Bach: Chaconne from Partita No. 2 for Solo Violin, BWV 1004

Overview

The Partita in D minor for solo violin (BWV 1004) by Johann Sebastian Bach was written between 1717 and 1720. It is a part of his compositional cycle called Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin.

The partita contains five movements, given in Italian as:

Allemanda
Corrente
Sarabanda
Giga
Ciaccona
Except for the ciaccona, the movements are dance types of the time, and they are frequently listed by their French names: Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Gigue, and Chaconne. The final movement is written in the form of variations, and lasts approximately as long as the first four movements combined.

Performance time of the whole partita varies between 26 and 32 minutes, depending on the approach and style of the performer.
Interesting facts
Professor Helga Thoene suggests that this partita, and especially its last movement, was a tombeau written in memory of Bach's first wife, Maria Barbara Bach (who died in 1720), though this theory is controversial.

Yehudi Menuhin called the Chaconne "the greatest structure for solo violin that exists".

Violinist Joshua Bell has said the Chaconne is "not just one of the greatest pieces of music ever written, but one of the greatest achievements of any man in history. It's a spiritually powerful piece, emotionally powerful, structurally perfect." He played the piece busking in L'Enfant Plaza for The Washington Post.

Venue Info

Kurhaus Merano - Merano
Corso della Libertà, 33

The Kurhaus of Meran, South Tyrol is a famous building in the town and a symbol of it.

The ornate structure was constructed at a time when Meran became a popular spa resort due to the frequent visits of Empress Elisabeth of Austria and the aristocracy. The building's original structure, which is today's west wing, was constructed in 1874 while the newer wing was added in 1912 and 1914 by the Viennese Jugendstil architect Friedrich Ohmann. The exterior features a large portico with columns and is decorated with allegorical statues. The rotunda is visible from far.

The interior is decorated with paintings by Rudolf Jettmar, Orazio Gaigher and Alexander Rothaug and has various conference and exhibitions rooms that are used for events and concerts. The grand Kursaal is the most spectacular hall in the building. The spa area has various recreational rooms, salons, reading room and originally also a smoker's lounge.

Gambling was also organised in the Kursaal by a gentleman's society until it became official after World War II.

Important Info

Festival: Merano Music Festival 2020

Type: Classical Concert

City: Merano, Italy

Starts at: 20:30

Duration:

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