Great Performances - S47E02: Now Hear This “The Riddle of Bach”
Scott Yoo goes to Germany to learn Bach’s sonatas and partitas, widely considered among the greatest works ever written for solo violin. There, Yoo discovers a riddle Bach left behind in his portrait. In trying to solve it, Yoo and his wife, leading flutist Alice Dade, discover that Bach based his melodic style on Vivaldi and his rhythms on the music of the French court.
Cast: Bray Poor
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Great Performances S47E02 Synopsis
Stream Great Performances "Now Hear This “The Riddle of Bach”" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2019-09-27, this episode is part of Season 47 of Great Performances. Featuring performances from Bray Poor among the cast. With a runtime of 54m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Comedy and Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Scott Yoo goes to Germany to learn Bach’s sonatas and partitas, widely considered among the greatest works ever written for solo violin. There, Yoo discovers a riddle Bach left behind in his portrait. In trying to solve it, Yoo and his wife, leading...
