Guarneri Hall invites you to celebrate JS Bach's birthday with this exclusive video release. Critically acclaimed violinist Johnny Gandelsman gave an outstanding performance of Bach’s Cello Suites in February 2020. The next day, we were lucky enough to capture his performance of the Gigue from Suite No. 4 on video, showcasing his unique insight and poise. Don't miss music the
Special Projects
Merz Trio: Berg “Traumgekrönt”
We honored Alban Berg (1885-1935) on his birthday anniversary—February 9—with the release of a new video, an arrangement of the composer's song "Traumgekrönt" performed by the Merz Trio, Gold Medal winners in the Senior Strings Division of the prestigious 2019 Fischoff Chamber Music Association Competition. Alban Berg: “Traumgekrönt” from Sieben Früher Lieder,
Beethoven Kakadu Variations
We offer this tribute to Beethoven in honor of his birthday, with thanks to NEXUS Chamber Music with pianist Xiaohui Yang. Ludwig van Beethoven: Kakadu Variations, Op. 121a, for violin, cello and piano Brian Hong, violin Alexander Hersh, cello Xiaohui Yang, piano Recorded in Guarneri Hall November 5, 2019 Executive producer: Stefan Hersh Videographer: Mike
Messiaen Theme and Variations
A video tribute to Olivier Messiaen, released in honor of the composer's 111th birthday anniversary on December 10, 2019. Olivier Messiaen: Theme and Variations for Violin and Piano Alexi Kenney, violin Victor Asuncion, piano Recorded in Guarneri Hall during the 2019 NEXUS Summer Chamber Music Festival Executive producer: Stefan Hersh Videographer: Mike Grittani,
Barrière Duo
Jean-Baptiste Barrière (1707 – 1747): Sonata No. 10 in G Major for Two Cellos Performed by cellists Brannon Cho and Alexander Hersh Filmed during the NEXUS Chamber Music Chicago 2019 Summer Festival. Executive producer: Stefan Hersh Videographer: Mike Grittani, Grittani Creative Sound engineer: Christopher Willis