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Four years after This is America took its first steps, Gandelsman brings the full anthology to the American Wing’s galleries.
Emery Kerekes
November 1, 2024
Close up shot of a man in all black playing the violin.
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In 2023, violinist Johnny Gandelsman realized a longtime dream: performing J.S. Bach’s six Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin, plus novel arrangements of the composer’s six cello suites, over a weeklong residency at The Met Cloisters.
September 16, 2024
Man performing in all black, using the violin.
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In 2023, violinist Johnny Gandelsman realized a longtime dream: performing J.S. Bach’s six Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin, plus novel arrangements of the composer’s six cello suites, over a weeklong residency at The Met Cloisters.
September 9, 2024
Man on stage, standing tall, wearing all black as he plays his violins
Video
In 2023, violinist Johnny Gandelsman realized a longtime dream: performing J.S. Bach’s six Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin, plus novel arrangements of the composer’s six cello suites, over a weeklong residency at The Met Cloisters.
September 2, 2024
Detail of a guitar backside. The shiny mahogany wood has varying shades of brown, creating an almost marbled effect.
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The most musical tree in the world.
August 27, 2024
Johnny Gandelsman performing the violin in Fuentidueña Chapel at The Met Cloisters.
Video
In 2023, violinist Johnny Gandelsman realized a longtime dream: performing J.S. Bach’s six Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin, plus novel arrangements of the composer’s six cello suites, over a weeklong residency at The Met Cloisters.
August 5, 2024
The Catalyst Quartet perform on a spotlit stage
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In December 2023, Catalyst Quartet—The Met’s 2023–24 Quartet in Residence—gave voice to a special set of Met collection instruments for the first time in over 70 years.
July 29, 2024
Johnny Gandelsman performing the violin in Fuentidueña Chapel at The Met Cloisters.
Video
In 2023, violinist Johnny Gandelsman realized a longtime dream: performing J.S. Bach’s six Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin, plus novel arrangements of the composer’s six cello suites, over a weeklong residency at The Met Cloisters.
July 22, 2024
A figure in bold, colorful makeup and elaborate costuming stands holding a platter with donuts. Their white dress is ruffled, and they're wearing a headdress made of pink flowers.
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In December 2022, as part of their Met residency, Catalyst Quartet presented an immersive dive into Bach’s behemoth Goldberg Variations.
June 10, 2024
Profile view of Farah Siraj smiling, while sitting with a guitar in front of a microphone.
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Named Jordan's “Musical Ambassadress,” Farah Siraj’s unique idiom melds influences from Arabian music, flamenco, and jazz.
March 25, 2024