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Soul Music: Series 4: Bach's Concerto in D minor for Two Violins

Bach's Concerto in D minor for Two Violins

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BBC Radio 4 - Soul Music, Series 4, Bach's Concerto in D minor for Two Violins

Terry Waite and Steve Hackett talk about the impact of Bach's music for two violins.

Terry Waite and musician Steve Hackett talk about the emotional impact of Bach's music for two violins. From July 2004.

So little is known about the life of J S Bach, yet his music opens up a world of imagination. His Concerto in D minor is often described as being like a conversation between two lovers. 

David Gregory of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra,  rock guitarist Steve Hackett, and Terry Waite CBE, are among those moved by the music of the two violins as they imitate, interrupt and overlap each other in one of Bach's most sublime creations. 

Taking part:
 
Mr and Mrs David Gregory 
Terry Waite 
Simon Heighes 
Fionnaigh McKenzie 
Steve Hackett 
Lara St John 
Gillian Teadley

Producer Kate McAll 

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2004.

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