Hommage à Bach: Kanahi Yamashita

Hommage à Bach: Kanahi Yamashita Muzewest Concerts and the Vancouver Classic Guitar Society are pleased to present Berlin-based Japanese guitarist Kanahi Yamashita in an afternoon tracing Bach's long reach into the guitar repertoire. Described as a “master of the new generation”, Japanese classical guitarist Kanahi Yamashita is celebrated for her controlled technique, fearless musical imagination, and groundbreaking transcriptions. Kanahi performed since childhood with her celebrated father Kazuhito Yamashita and made her solo debut at age 13. The award-winning Kanahi promises a concert of rare brilliance, intensity, and unforgettable artistry. PROGRAM: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Prelude, Fugue and Allegro, BWV 998 Agustín Barrios Mangoré (1885-1944): La Catedral Johann Sebastian Bach: Lute Suite No.2, BWV 997 Alexandre Tansman (1897-1986): "Hommage à Bach" Mario Castelnuovo Tedesco (1895-1968): Variazioni attraverso i secoli, op. 71 Johann Sebastian Bach: Chaconne from Partita No.2 in D minor for Violin Solo, BWV 1004