The Bach suites are some of the most fulfilling pieces of music to play. Bach manages to create such expressiveness and also such towering architecture from simple means – one line of music with an occasional double stop. And there’s the same simplicity about the concerts; a chair and a cello is all I need.
I’ve found that the music appeals equally to regular concert-goers and also those who might not normally go to see classical music. I usually play a romantic or dramatic piece by a different composer, for contrast in the middle of the recital.
