Performance Videos

Emily Dickinson: Tell all the truth but tell it slant, Read By David Yezzi

December 13, 2021 by

The distinguished American poet David Yezzi came to Guarneri Hall in November 2021 to read poems of Emily Dickinson. The poems can be heard in Augusta Read Thomas’ piece, Upon Wings of Words, commissioned by Guarneri Hall NFP and NEXUS Chamber Music.

Adam Neiman: Beethoven “Pathétique” Sonata

August 25, 2021 by

Marie Medina Trindade

Adam Neiman's soulful performance of Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13, “Pathétique” was captured in Guarneri Hall last fall by Guarneri Hall NFP Creative Director Michael Grittani and Audio Engineer Christopher Willis.

Canzona from Bloch Suite No. 1 for Solo Cello

June 17, 2021 by

Guarneri Hall

Swiss-American composer Ernest Bloch (1880-1959) was highly influential in his time but today, Bloch receives less attention than he deserves. Oliver Herbert performs the evocative Canzona from Bloch’s First Suite for Solo Cello, written in 1956.

Oliver Herbert: Bach Suite 1 – Prelude

June 7, 2021 by

Guarneri Hall

Cellist Oliver Herbert performs a fresh rendition of the Prelude from Bach’s Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007. Filmed in Guarneri Hall by Mike Grittani.

Baker and Lebhardt: Copland Sonata for Violin and Piano

April 5, 2021 by

Guarneri Hall

Benjamin Baker and Daniel Lebhardt perform the final movement from Copland’s Sonata for Violin and Piano, composed in 1942-43.

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