Concert & Conversations Ep. 30 | Metamorphosis: Bach's Cello Suites on Viola Broadcast premiere: Thursday, April 22 at 5 pm Broadcast via YouTube
Join Artistic Director Matthew Dirst and violinist/violist Zachary Carretín to discuss his latest album, Metamorphosis. The album includes Bach's first, second, and third cello suites played on viola. Zachary has played with Ars Lyrica numerous times, including his appearance as concertmaster on its 2010 Grammy-nominated album, Hasse's Marc Antonio e Cleopatra. Of his latest album, Zachary says, "I think ultimately, 'Metamorphosis' represents the freedom, the invitation we all have, to change, to transform, in our lives." The album will be released on April 23, so tune in for a special preview!
Grammy-nominated Ars Lyrica Houston is a professional performance ensemble dedicated to providing audiences with historically-informed performances of music from the 17th and 18th centuries. These works feature exciting and accomplished artists in performances of beloved masterworks and hidden gems.