The Dreams and Requiems of German Music
An evening of music and memory with Jeremy Eichler, narrator & Julian Rhee, violin

Hosted by former Boston Globe critic Jeremy Eichler and drawn from his award-winning book Time’s Echo (History Book of the Year, The Sunday Times), this unique program blends storytelling and live performance, inviting you to listen more deeply to the history of music — and the music of history. The concert features works by Bach, Mendelssohn, and Strauss.

PROGRAM

J.S. Bach (1685-1750), Chaconne from Partita No. 2, BWV 1004
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847), String Octet, Op. 20 Mvt. 4 (vsn for string orchestra)
Richard Strauss (1864-1894), Metamorphosen