“Bach set the benchmark for violinists in all styles of music, and I still turn to the Sonatas and Partitas for practice and inspiration. Being an improviser himself, Bach could easily have kept up with us modern-day jazz improvisers” Christian Garrick, The Strad 2013
Touring on the Artsreach circuit for the first time in six years, the fantastic Christian Garrick Quartet makes a welcome visit to rural Dorset this autumn, with four special concerts lined up.
In 2013 The Christian Garrick Quartet created a Bach-styled programme especially for the Bach Unwrapped Festival held at London’s King’s Place and, following this success, are now touring the show nationwide. Included in the programme are original jazz compositions based on Bach’s keyboard preludes, irresistible arrangements of some of his compositions, and Bach-based music from such luminaries as George Shearing, Jacques Loussier (for whom the CGQ once had the honour of opening a concert at Chichester Catherdral) and Chucho Valdés.
Front man and virtuoso violinist Christian Garrick is joined by gifted pianist David Gordon, award-winning jazz bassist Alec Dankworth and outstanding drummer Tom Hooper, completing a lineup of outstanding musical calibre. With just four special performances in Dorset this autumn, early booking is advised.
“Whether I’m playing in the Barbican Hall or a tiny village hall, the feeling’s the same as far as the audience is concerned: listeners are the most vital component in the performance and their engagement is paramount” Christian Garrick, The Strad 2013
Thur 2 Oct, 7:30pm. Chetnole Village Hall. 01935 873555
Fri 3 Oct, 7:30pm. St John’s Church, Hinton Martel. 01258 840066
Sat 4 Oct, 7:30pm. Cerne Abbas Village Hall. 01300 341322
Sun 5 Oct, 7:30pm. The Exchange, Sturminster Newton. 01258 475137
