In Focus: Musical Patterns at Severance Hall

Digital Streaming Premiere: Thursday, January 28, 2021. Available on-demand.Vinay Parameswaran, conductorJung-Min Amy Lee, violinMarc-Andr Hamelin, pianoGLASS - Glassworks: Opening (reworked by Christian Badzura)PRT - Fratres (for solo violin, strings, and percussion)BACH - Keyboard Concerto No. 5ADAMS - Shaker Loops (for string orchestra)This concert celebrates connections between old and new, between todays musical patterns and the timeless, structured elegance of Johann Sebastian Bach. Rhythm, melody, and pattern remain the building blocks of music, here showcased in intriguing modern, minimalist, and Baroque works filled with lush transparency and enveloping and involving the listener anew.In addition to the concert performances, each episode of In Focus includes behind-the-scenes interviews and features about the music and music-making.All of The Cleveland Orchestra: IN FOCUS concerts will be recorded live at Severance Hall and will be available for subscribers, donors, and Adella Premium members to stream through Adella, available online at adella.live and through a variety of digital platforms.Text TCO to 216-238-0883 to read digital program notes.Join the conversation about this episode on this events discussion tab!