Il Gardellino

On The Bach Hour, Marcel Ponseele leads the Belgian ensemble Il Gardellino in Bach's Cantata 154, an expression of the desperation of separation and the joy of reunion.

On The Bach Hour, cellist Pieter Wispelwey reveals the mysterious qualities that make the composer's Cello Suite No. 4 unique, and Il Gardelino performs the Cantata No. 32, an expression of longing and resolution.

The mandolin virtuoso and MacArthur grant recipient reveals a deep history with Bach's music through conversation and performance on The Bach Hour.