Bach's sublime solo works for piano, violin and cello, performed in a unique environment created by Zaha Hadid Architects.
Manchester Art Gallery
Friday 3 July 2009–Monday 31 August 2009
Free
Johann Sebastian Bach’s music is both beautiful and audacious, striking and sensual. In a very different way, the same can be said for the remarkable creations of Zaha Hadid – one of the most artistic and forward-thinking architects of her generation.
In 2009, Zaha Hadid Architects visually and acoustically transformed one of our exhibition spaces to create an extraordinary and intimate chamber music hall, exclusively for Manchester International Festival.
The aim was to create a near-perfect visual and sonic environment for the audience to experience some of the world’s most beautiful chamber music. A union of two true originals, three centuries apart.
Across a series of nine concerts, three internationally acclaimed musicians – pianist Piotr Anderszewski, cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras and violinist Alina Ibragimova – performed Bach’s solo instrumental works. Their work can be seen by following the links below.
Zaha Hadid Pavilion installation time lapse by Jacqueline Passmore, viewable at Manchester Art Gallery on Vimeo.
Commissioned by Manchester International Festival, Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation and Holland Festival.
Produced by Manchester International Festival and Manchester Art Gallery.
