Uniek Klassiek / Sevak Avanesyan - Back to Bach, 3 Suites for solo cello
Sun, 22 Nov 2026 · 11:00
Grote Kapel Ten Walle, Torhout
€15–18
3 Suites van Bach performed by one of the up-and-coming top cellists. With this program, Sevak Avanesyan returns to the essence of the instrument and of the music itself. Bach's suites belong to the most intimate and at the same time most universal repertoire ever written: music that speaks without words, but reveals an unprecedented wealth of emotions, colors, and character. Voor Avanesyan, the Bach suites are not rounded-off masterpieces, but living musical landscapes. Each dance form - from prelude to gigue - tells its own story, balancing between architectural clarity and deeply human expression. In their apparent simplicity lies a world of nuance, freedom, and imagination. In this performance, the direct dialogue between performer and listener is central. Without frills, without orchestral framing, Avanesyan lets the music breathe and Bach speaks in his purest form: honest, intense, and timeless. An unforgettable journey through sound, emotion, and mastery. Sevak Avanesyan (°1989) is an Armenian-Belgian cellist, known for his exceptional virtuosity, profound musicality, and international career as a soloist and chamber musician. He is a former solo cellist of the Nationaal Orkest van Belgi and artistic director of the Kapan Festival. Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007 Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009 Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011 Extra: After the performance, you can chat for a while over a drink offered by Lokaal Bestuur Torhout.