Alisa Weilerstein - FRAGMENTS
Introduction
Askonas Holt is delighted to tour Alisa Weilerstein’s ground-breaking project for solo cello: FRAGMENTS.
FRAGMENTS weaves together the individual movements of Bach’s Six Solo Cello Suites with newly-commissioned works from 27 different composers. The resulting collection is six unique programmes, each an hour-long performance that blends five to six composers.
For each programme, Alisa curates a new emotional arc by integrating the movements from a single Bach suite with selected new works. Enhanced by responsive lighting and scenic architecture, the music is performed without pause and without a programme, making for a wholly original and immersive audience experience.
“My greatest hope is to deepen connection between audience and artist through a series of unique performances that embrace the world we live in without sacrificing the intellectual and aesthetic qualities that make this artform such a singular mode of human expression.” – Alisa Weilerstein
Composers
Creative Team
Scheduled Performances
- Jan 2025North America
Alisa Weilerstein (Soloist) Carnegie Hall Programme revealed after the performance.
- Apr 2025North America
Alisa Weilerstein (Soloist) The Conrad, San Diego Programme revealed after the performance.
- May 2025North America
Alisa Weilerstein (Soloist) Zankel Hall, Carnegie Hall Programme revealed after the performance.
Video
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News
Press
FRAGMENTS 1
Carnegie Hall, New YorkApr 2023 - Apr 2024The program’s final piece, a greatest hit saved for last, was Bach’s Prelude, the suite’s first movement. It felt as though the preceding 60 minutes had been building to this pure, epiphanic point, turning an ending into another beginning.
- New York Times
- 02 April 2023