04/20/2026
Concert Announcement!
"Talk About Bach"
Saturday, May 16th, at 7:00 PM
Hancock Historical Socieity
Join New Hampshire cellist, Andrew Koutroubas, to experience J.S. Bach’s intimate, and timeless “Suites for Unaccompanied Cello” performed on a historical gut string cello typical of Bach’s time (1685-1750).
Through his cello suites, Bach unites varied cultures and styles by including six pieces in each suite characteristic to those different cultures. Each suite begins with a prelude, a meandering, wandering fantasia traversing the many colors, tonalities, and range of the cello, which is followed by five dances.
Before the performance, Andrew Koutroubas will give a brief talk about Bach’s life, the time in which he lived, and on the varied characteristics of the dances of Germany, France, Spain, and Italy represented in Bach’s cello suites.
Generously hosted by the Hancock Historical Society, this evening will welcome you to the Orland Eaton room on the second-floor ballroom of the Charles Symonds house, built 1808-1809. Home to the HHS Museum since 1903, the house has served as a residence, tavern, dormitory and boarding house. This performance, including the pre-concert talk, will run approximately one hour and thirty minutes.
This event is free and open to the public; however, tickets are limited, and online RSVP is required. You can reserve your tickets by visiting this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/talk-about-bach , by using the QR code above or visiting: https://silentwoodscollective.org/
