• Cellist Alisa Weilerstein playing solo in the middle of a circle of wooden set pieces, all different sizes, illuminated pink.
  • Cellist Alisa Weilerstein playing solo in the middle of a circle of wooden set pieces, all different sizes, illuminated pink.
  • Cellist Alisa Weilerstein playing solo in the middle of a circle of wooden set pieces, all different sizes, illuminated pink.
  • Cellist Alisa Weilerstein playing solo in the middle of a circle of wooden set pieces, all different sizes, illuminated pink.
  • Cellist Alisa Weilerstein playing solo in the middle of a circle of wooden set pieces, all different sizes, illuminated pink.

Alisa Weilerstein - FRAGMENTS

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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

Andy Akiho Johann Sebastian Bach Courtney Bryan Chen Yi Alan Fletcher Gabriela Lena Frank Osvaldo Golijov Joseph Hallman Gabriel Kahane Daniel Kidane Thomas Larcher Tania Leon Allison Loggins-Hull Missy Mazzoli Gerard McBurney Jessie Montgomery Reinaldo Moya Jeffrey Mumford Matthias Pintscher Gity Razaz Gili Schwarzman Caroline Shaw Carlos Simon Gabriela Smith Ana Sokolović Joan Tower Mathilde Wantenaar Paul Wiancko

Creative Team

Alisa Weilerstein, Project Creator, Performer Elkhanah Pulitzer, Director Seth Reiser, Scenic and Lighting Designer Carlos J. Soto / Molly Irelan, Costume Designer Hanako Yamaguchi, Artistic Producer / Advisor

Scheduled Performances

  • Jul 2024 - Jul 2024
    North America

    Alisa Weilerstein (Soloist) Harris Hall, Aspen Music Festival Programme revealed after the performance.