About this Event
The Art of the Fugue is Bach's last great work. The story is that upon combining the three themes of the final majestic triple fugue built upon the letters of his name, his soul departed this world, as if this exquisite moment were too much for his aging body to contain. Regardless, the Art of the Fugue remains arguably Bach's mostly profound statement of faith, written in answer to the rise of the new simpler Style Galant that he must have disdained. Counterpoint had always been Bach's conduit to the abstract mysteries of God, and by not specifying any instrumentation, he takes this to a new level in the Art of the Fugue, where each voice becomes a stream of pure music.
In this concert, amid the calming glow of soft candlelight, the particularly warm timbres of flute, viola, clarinet/bass clarinet and cello incarnate Bach's final thoughts with a rare contrapuntal clarity.
- Bach Art of the Fugue - 4 voice fugues
The Young Musicians Series
The Cambridge Camerata Academy is committed to giving the future musicians of tomorrow public performance opportunities today. By pairing these outstanding talents with an established professional they get to share their love for chamber music with Cambridge audiences while at the same time getting a taste of professional life. There is a deeply entrenched Cambridge tradition of it's top musicians going on to pursue professional careers. This is the perfect opportunity to come and enjoy them now.
Toby White cello
Born in Ripon, North Yorkshire, Toby enjoys a busy and varied career as both soloist, chamber and orchestral musician. Toby completed his studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in the class of Louise Hopkins, graduating in 2019 from the Artist Diploma program.
In 2019 Toby was selected for the Tillett Young Artists Platform and made his Wigmore hall debut in October of that year. He continues to perform regularly as a soloist and recitalist with duo partner, pianist Ryan Drucker throughout the UK, playing for concert societies and festivals around the country. As a soloist Toby has appeared throughout the UK with multiple orchestras including the St Cecilia and European Union Chamber orchestras, performing concertos ranging from Haydn to Shostakovich.
As well as being a sought after soloist Toby is a passionate chamber musician and was a member of the award winning Jubilee String Quartet from 2017-2023. With the quartet he has performed in many leading concert halls in the UK and Europe, made recordings for the Rubicon Classics label and appeared several times on BBC Radio 3.
Toby also enjoys a busy orchestral schedule and has recently been appointed as Sub-principal cello of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, regularly plays principal cello for the Fantasia Orchestra and makes regular guest principal appearances with other orchestras including EUCO.
Aside from performing Toby has a passion for teaching having delivered many masterclasses and workshops both individually and alongside the Jubilee quartet. In September 2022 Toby joined the music faculty at the prestigious Uppingham School and as of 2023 also took up the cello teaching position at Oakham School.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
St. Catharine's College Chapel, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 15.00
