Concert
Third Wednesday: Bach's Cello Suites
Wednesday, August 19 6:00-7:00 pm Register Now Free; Registration Recommended
Bach’s Third and Fourth Cello Suites are among the most beloved works ever written for solo cello—music that is both deeply expressive and brilliantly crafted. Performed on baroque cello with gut strings, these suites take on a distinctive warmth, clarity, and immediacy that bring listeners closer to the sound Bach himself would have known.
From the joyful energy of the Third Suite to the expansive richness of the Fourth, this program highlights the remarkable range and emotional depth of Bach’s writing in an intimate historically informed performance.
This event is free and open to the public, with donations gratefully accepted in support of continued cultural programming.
About the Performer
Craig Trompeter is founder and Artistic Director of Haymarket Opera Company, internationally recognized for its innovative productions and historically informed performances of rare opera and vocal works spanning the early 17th through the late 18th centuries. Under his leadership, Haymarket has become one of North America’s leading early opera ensembles, celebrated for bringing overlooked repertoire to modern audiences through acclaimed productions and recordings.
An accomplished conductor, cellist, and violist da gamba, Trompeter has performed with ensembles including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Chicago Opera Theater, Music of the Baroque, and the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society. He has appeared at venues including the Ravinia Festival, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Glimmerglass Festival, and the Valletta International Baroque Festival in Malta. His discography includes recordings on the Cedille, Harmonia Mundi, and Centaur labels, including two acclaimed Cedille releases with Haymarket Opera Company.