Back to Bach
Harpsichord Concert & Workshop
Harpsichordist：Machiko Suto
Everyone knows that Johann Sebastian Bach is the "Father of Music," but who exactly shaped Bach?
The harpsichord concert and workshop "Back to Bach" will be led by harpsichordist Machiko Sudo, who will introduce us to Bach's "teachers" and the works he encountered and loved during his childhood and youth that influenced his journey toward greatness.
Through the workshop, students will also learn about the harpsichord, one of the keyboard instruments from the Baroque period, allowing them to perform live and personally touch the keys with their fingertips, enhancing their enjoyment and immersion in the musical world of Bach and other Baroque masters.
♫ Workshop Content
┊1. Concert
┊2. Workshop (Introduction to the Harpsichord, Individual Guidance, Q&A)
♫ Composition
┊Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Allemande, from French suite in G, BWV816
┊J. S. Bach: Toccata in e, BWV914
┊Louis Couperin (1626?-1661): Prelude in F
┊Georg Böhm (1661-1733): Allemand in F
┊Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707): Preludium in g
┊Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706): Fugue in D major
┊Johan Jacob Froberger (1616?-1667): Toccata in d
*The organizer reserves the right to change the program content.*
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♫ Suitable Audience
Those with a musical background who are interested in the harpsichord and Bach's music.
♫ Registration Information
✻ Date & Time: October 14, 2023 (Saturday) 14:00 - 16:40
✻ Location: Claude Debussy Centre musical et artistique (No. 16, Lane 23, Ruian Street, Da'an District, Taipei)
✻ Ticket Prices
│ Workshop participants receiving guidance (includes concert): $1200
│ Workshop auditors (includes concert): $650, Debussy members $400
│ Workshop auditors (includes concert) early bird discount: $580, until September 25 (Monday)
✻ Ticket Purchase Deadline: October 13 (Friday) by 12:00 PM. Limited spots available, please register early.
✻ For Workshop Participants (receiving guidance)
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Required level: Bach Minuet or above, Creative Pieces
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Each participant will receive 20 minutes of guidance
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Please provide 1-3 pieces you wish to perform upon registration; we will reply with one piece you can perform on the day
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Limited spots available, please register early
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Please fill out the registration form first; after receiving the confirmation email, proceed to pay the registration fee
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Ticket Purchase Deadline: October 13, 2023 (Friday) by 12:00 PM
✻ This workshop will be recorded by the organizing unit, Debussy Music Art Center, for future online broadcast (limited to workshop content). Participants who do not agree to this will be considered as opting out of guidance.
✻ For Workshop Auditors
Limited spots available, please register early.
Ticket Purchase Deadline: October 13, 2023 (Friday) by 12:00 PM
MUSICIAN
Harpsichordist | Machiko Suto
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2014: Co-founded the chamber ensemble IJ SPACE in Amsterdam with recorder player Liang Yi-Chang.
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2017: Awarded the Jury Special Prize (Harpsichord Category) at the Prix Annelie de Man Competition in the Netherlands.
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2017: Performed in the "Four Seasons" concert tour with Angela Schijf and the Vivaldi Consort.
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2018: Won First Prize at the 19th Biagio Marini Chamber Music Competition in Germany with the IJ SPACE chamber ensemble.
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2018: Achieved Third Prize at the International Van Wassenaer Chamber Music Competition during the Utrecht Early Music Festival in the Netherlands with the IJ SPACE chamber ensemble.
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2019: Invited to perform a solo recital at the "Wunderkammer Trieste" music festival in Italy.
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2019: Performed with the Spanish ensemble "Ensemble La Pícara" at the "FIAS2019" music festival at the Royal Palace of Madrid.
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2019: Presented a solo harpsichord recital titled "Time Traveler's Fantasy" by Madiko Sudo.
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2020: Released IJ SPACE's debut CD, Francesco Mancini: Six Recorder Sonatas, under the Swiss classical label Claves Records.
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2020: Performed in "Passionate Venice" as part of the concert series at Chung Yuan Christian University's Arts Center and in the NSO Maestros Series concert Century Encounter conducted by Lü Shao-Chia.
Bach's "French Suite in G Major": Allemande
"Back to Bach"
The speaker for the harpsichord concert and workshop, harpsichordist Machiko Sudo, performs in the video the Allemande from J.S. Bach's "French Suite in G Major.
" This well-known piece sounds quite different when played on the harpsichord, doesn’t it?
Trailer I.
On October 14, join us for a harpsichord concert presented by Machiko Sudo:
The teacher will prepare works from Bach's youth, as well as pieces by Pachelbel, Froberger, Buxtehude, and many others. These composers not only influenced the young Bach but also shaped his musical style.
Trailer II.
J.S. Bach came from a musical family and was influenced from childhood by his father, Johann Ambrosius Bach, and his older brother, Johann Christoph Bach. Later, the choir, school teachers, instrumental masters, as well as the nobles and contemporary musicians who appreciated him, all had a profound impact on J.S. Bach's musical compositions.
Who exactly influenced Bach and his creations? Baroque music is not solely defined by Bach's works. The harpsichord concert and workshop "Back to Bach" will take everyone back to the Baroque period to explore the important musicians of that time.
Recap Video
"I really want to hear the sound of the harpsichord again!"
Everyone at Debussy feels very happy when talking about the event "Back to Bach — Harpsichord Concert & Workshop."
Thank you to harpsichordist Machiko Sudo for not only providing insightful explanations for the participants but also offering great assistance in the practice of the pieces. Let’s revisit the wonderful moments through this short video!
Concert Reviews – Photo Recap
♫ Organizer: Claude Debussy Centre musical et artistique
♫ Photography ｜Design Team｜Yang Meng Jie
♫ Copy Design ｜Design Team ｜Cheng Meng-Han