A Flutist's Bach

Joshua Smith, principal flute of The Cleveland Orchestra, has just released a new collection of J.S. Bach Flute Sonatas now available on the Delos label.  Smith teamed up with harpsichordist Jory Vinikour for the recording, which includes Sonatas BWV 1020, 1030, 1031 and 1032, as well as the Partita for solo flute, BWV 1013.  Mr. Smith and Mr. Vinikour will perform along with Baroque Cellist Ann Marie Morgan as "Musical Offering" on the Festival's Third Concert, Saturday afternoon at 3:30pm.

The new recording is available online at the Cleveland Orchestra Store, or by calling (216) 231-7478.   For more information visit www.soloflute.com.  

Bach Festival Master Classes

Two Bach Festival soloists will lead master classes as a part of weekend's activities.  These sessions are open to the public.

Friday, April 16 2010 at 4 pm, Kulas Chamber Music Hall
Kevin Deas, bass

Kevin Deas has gained international acclaim as one of America's leading basses. Lauded for his "burnished sound, clarity of diction and sincerity of expression" and "fervent intensity" by Chicago Tribune critic John von Rhein, Deas has been variously called "exemplary" (Denver Post), "especially fine" (Washington Post) and possessing "a resourceful range of expression" (The Cincinnati Enquirer). He is perhaps most acclaimed for his signature portrayal of the title role in Porgy and Bess, having sung it with the New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, National Symphony, the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, San Francisco, Atlanta, San Diego, Utah, Houston, Baltimore and Montreal symphonies and the Ravinia and Saratoga festivals.

Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 11 am, Kulas Chamber Music Hall
Ann Marie Morgan, baroque cello

Ann Marie Morgan is one of the leading performers of the viola da gamba in the United States and a frequent soloist with orchestras and choral societies.  Ms. Morgan recently performed the Bach St. John and St. Matthew Passions with the Philadelphia and Minnesota Orchestras under the baton of Bach specialist Helmuth Rilling.  Ms. Morgan has also performed with the Baltimore Symphony, the Washington Choral Arts Society, the Cleveland Baroque Orchestra and the Bethlehem Bach Choir.  She is on the early music faculties of the Peabody Conservatory of Music and the Interlochen Center for the Arts.