Ipswich Bach Weekend

PSWICH BACH WEEKEND
1618 October 2026 The Unitarian Meeting House
Jorge Jimnez - Baroque violin & Joy Smith - Harps and StorytellingThree days, three very different encounters with the world of J. S. Bach.Join internationally acclaimed Baroque violinist Jorge Jimnez for a special weekend celebrating Bachs extraordinary music, from the intimacy of the solo violin to the colourful and often surprising world in which it was created.Across two concerts, Jorge performs all six of Bachs Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin, presenting the complete cycle in two contrasting programmes. On Saturday evening, join harpist and storyteller Joy Smith for Bach After Dark an informal evening of stories, music, characters, scandal and the less respectable side of Baroque life.FRIDAY 16 OCTOBERBACH I FROM SOLITUDE TO DANCE
Jorge Jimnez Baroque violinThe first instalment of Bachs complete Sonatas & Partitas for Solo Violin, exploring the intimate, expressive and dance-inspired worlds of these extraordinary works.SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER
BACH AFTER DARKStories, Music & Scandal from the Baroque Joy Smith 18+
What was life really like in the late 17th Century? An intimate evening of extraordinary characters, strange stories, musical rivalries, scandal and music.SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER
BACH II ARCHITECTURE & LIGHT
Jorge Jimnez Baroque violinThe second instalment completes Bachs monumental cycle, culminating in the radiant E-major Partita.15 per event (12 UMH Friends) Weekend Pass 35 (30 UMH Friends)The Unitarian Meeting House, Ipswich