March 5, 2026

Strings Master Class - “Playing Bach - Beyond the Notes”

with Clinician, James Waldo

          Tobias Chin, cello                  

Student of Margaret Billingham

Cello Suite No 1 in G Major  BWV 1007 - Minuet 1 & 2

Hailey Marshall, viola  

Student of Steve Kurr 

Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor BWV 1008 -  Prelude

Olivia Knight

Student of Aaron Fried

Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major   BWV 1007 - Courante

Harold Westergaard, cello

Student of Amy Harr

Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major   BWV 1009 - Prelude        

This event is generously co-sponsored by:

 Beatrice Petit-Baron and Taft Violins, LLC

Equally comfortable on modern and period instruments, James Waldo is principal cellist of the Madison Bach Musicians and is a founding member of the acclaimed consort ensemble LeStrange Viols. As a recitalist, Waldo and his pianist spouse Alyona A. Waldo have performed at numerous festivals and series together across North America, Europe, and Asia. Waldo received his Doctor of Musical Arts and Bachelor of Music degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master of Music degree from Mannes College.