ALL BEGINS WITH BACHEngaging show • introduction to classical music • 2017 Brochure

1,5 HOURS.8 STRINGS. 2 MUSICIANS. >300 YEARS OF MUSIC HISTORY.

Johann Sebastian Bach is probably the most famous of all classical

composers. But who was he? And

what makes his music so special?

In an engaging show the young and brilliant Dutch violinist Merel Vercammen and cellist superstar Joachim Eijlander try to tackle these questions with Merlijn Kerkhof, a young and bestselling author on classical music in the Netherlands. As Merel and Joachim will play some of Bach’s best music for violin and cello, as well as music from other great composers, Merlijn will be your guide through music history.

An introduction to CLASSICAL MUSIC.

>> ALL BEGINS WITH BACH performed at several venues in Indonesia on invitation by the Dutch Embassy, with great success

>> ALL BEGINS WITH BACH is based on Merlijn’s bestselling book “Alles begint bij Bach” (in Dutch)

>> The show is enjoyable both for first-time classical music attenders as for a more knowledgeable audience

DID YOU KNOW...

>> JOACHIM EIJLANDER cello“A great sense of fantasy and eloquence” - The Strad

Performing as an international soloist, Joachim’s CDs with all Cello Suites by Bach have been very well received by the international press. His new CD with Caprices will be out in September 2017.

>> MEREL VERCAMMEN violin“Compelling engagement and understanding. Great artistry.” - Mark Messenger

Merel graduated with highest distinction from the Royal College of Music London and performed at major venues across the globe such as Wigmore Hall & Royal Albert Hall London and the Amsterdam Concertgebouw.

>> MERLIJN KERKHOF presenter“An inspiring guide to classical music” - Jaap van Zweden about Alles begint bij Bach

Merlijn is a writer, journalist and music critic for Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant. His first book, bestseller Alles begint bij Bach, appeared in 2016 and received a lot of lauditive media attention in Dutch press.

>> ALL BEGINS WITH BACHMore information? info@merelvercammen.nl