Divine Invitations: The Preludes of the Bach Cello Suites
Presented by Kevin Crudder, cellist
Sunday, March 15, 2026, 3:30 PM
Arts Speak Performance Lecture
In this conversation, cellist Kevin Crudder will explore all six preludes of the Bach Suites for Unaccompanied Cello both from a technical perspective and as profound musical meditations. The prelude can be viewed not only as the introduction to each suite but as self-contained expressions of balance and transcendence inviting the listener into a space of reflection and self-inquiry.
In this conversation, cellist Kevin Crudder will explore all six preludes of the Bach Suites for Unaccompanied Cello both from a technical perspective and as profound musical meditations. The prelude can be viewed not only as the introduction to each suite but as self-contained expressions of balance and transcendence inviting the listener into a space of reflection and self-inquiry.
About Kevin Crudder
Kevin Crudder received his master’s degree from Indiana University where he studied with Janos Starker and Gary Hoffman. His career includes performances with artists ranging from Luciano Pavarotti to Led Zeppelin. As an active freelance artist in the Boston area, he has appeared in solo, chamber music and orchestral settings including over 25 years with the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra.
Kevin Crudder received his master’s degree from Indiana University where he studied with Janos Starker and Gary Hoffman. His career includes performances with artists ranging from Luciano Pavarotti to Led Zeppelin. As an active freelance artist in the Boston area, he has appeared in solo, chamber music and orchestral settings including over 25 years with the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra.
About the Series:
Arts Speak is an educational series of lectures and performance lectures that celebrates the power of creativity through arts and music. Join us in person or tune in virtually to explore, learn, and connect on a wide variety of topics surrounding Arts and music with renowned experts. Presenters have included Dr. Samuel Adler, Susan Rogers, Michael Burritt, M. T. Anderson, and Ēriks Ešenvalds.
Arts Speak is an educational series of lectures and performance lectures that celebrates the power of creativity through arts and music. Join us in person or tune in virtually to explore, learn, and connect on a wide variety of topics surrounding Arts and music with renowned experts. Presenters have included Dr. Samuel Adler, Susan Rogers, Michael Burritt, M. T. Anderson, and Ēriks Ešenvalds.
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