In 1723, J.S. Bach was a Kantor at the St. Thomas Church, Leipzig. It was part of his job to perform a church cantata every Sunday and Holiday, related to the readings prescribed by the Lutheran liturgy for the specific occasion. As a true Christian, Bach preferred to conduct his own cantatas, and he composed a new work every week as part of the church service. Three annual cycles of cantatas have survived. Bach said, "Music's only purpose should be the glory of God and the recreation of the human spirit." On November 12, 1724, Bach finished his No.139 sacred Cantata "Believe in God, God Blesses" (Wohl dem, der sich auf seinen Gott, BWV 139). The name of this Cantata has perfectly described Bach's pure belief and his persistence in accordance with his belief: a Church Musician.

Although music nowadays has more purposes than just for the glory of God, people have never stopped the searching journey for the true meaning of life, and never stopped praising the spirit of persistence. As time passes by, fashion may have changed into old classy, while humble insistence may have turned out to be great achievements. The classical works, like a mirror from the past, provide those busy persons a true reflection of who they really are.

The aim of GuitarW Music Workshop (www.guitarw.com), is to fulfill its musical dreams in the classical string music world. Inspired by Bach's persistence to his pure belief, we will present 139 concerts where hundreds of well-known musicians from all over the world will perform in different styles. If you are the person who have the same belief in classical music, please join us. Let's together experience the every note of each classy piece, and take a deep breath for a moment while your mind is floating in the ocean of melody.

Admission information:

1) VIP tickets 931 RMB / person

2) Exclusive tickets 319 RMB / person

3) Regular tickets 139 RMB / person

(Space for this event is limited, 139 maximum seating capacity.)

Tickets are available for purchase at the UCCA front desk and from Mosh, our official partner website.

Ticketing hotline: 010-57800200/201

Get your tickets here: http://e.mosh.cn/15920

NOTE :

* On the day of the event, please submit your confirmation number or QR code at the UCCA front desk at least 30 minutes in advance. Please note they can only be presented once.

* Any audience who purchases the VIP and Exclusive tickets will be invited to attend our reception before the concert. Details will be notified individually.

A passionate and expressive style coupled with a formidable technique has garnered attention for Simon Powis, a Sydney-born Australian guitarist, as a talented soloist, chamber musician and innovator.

After completing his studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music with Raffaele Agostino in 2004, Powis traveled tensively throughout Europe to study with some of the world’s most renowned virtuosos. Oscar Ghiglia, David Russell, Pavel Steidl and Aniello Desiderio have had a great impact on the musical style and technical foundation that Powis possesses.

In 2006 Powis was invited to undertake a Masters of Music at Yale University on a full scholarship and upon completing this degree he was accepted as the first guitarist in over two decades to undertake doctoral studies at Yale. During his time at Yale, the professor of guitar, Ben Verdery, offered instruction, support and guidance that readied him for a career as a professional musician.

Powis has toured extensively as a soloist with performances in the Kennedy Center (Washington D.C.), Australia House (London), and the Banff Center for the Arts (Canada). A strong passion for chamber music has resulted in international collaborations ranging from traditional groups such as the Modigliani String Quartet and Ian Swenson (violin) to less common performances with double bass, electronics, and even the tuba. Powis’s openness to innovation is exhibited by his devotion to performing new works. In the past years he has collaborated with a variety of composers to premiere over thirty new works on the concert stage.

Dominico Scarlatti (1685-1757)

Sonata in D Major, K. 491

Issac Albeniz (1860-1909)

Cordoba

Granada

Dominico Scarlatti

Sonata in A Major, K. 208

Sonata in A Major, K. 209

Dionisio Aguado (1784 – 1849)

Rondo in A minor

Intermission

William Walton (1902-1983)

Five Bagatelles Allegro Lento Alla Cubana Andante Con Slancio

Heitor Villa Lobos (1887 -1959)

Prelude no.1

Dilermando Reis (1916 – 1977)

Se ela perguntar

Baden Powell (born 1937)

Samba em Preludio

Antonio Carlos Jobim (1927-1994)

Felicidade

Astor Piazzolla (1921–1992)

Milonga del Angel

La Muerte del Angel

Project Manager: Xuan Yan