Program

Friedrich Wilhelm Rust
Solo Violin Sonata No. 2 in D minor
I. Grave
II. Fuga

Johann Sebastian Bach
Solo Violin Sonata No. 1 in G minor, BWV 1001
I. Adagio

Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber
Passacaglia

Johann Sebastian Bach
Selections from Cantata BWV 32
Recitative: Was ist’s, daß du mich gesuchet
Aria: Hier, in meines Vaters Stätte

Chorale: BWV 123:6 Drum fahrt nur immer hin, ihr Eitelkeiten

Musicians

Amelia Sie, violin
Ryne Cherry, baritone
Charlie Rasmussen, cello
Mark Brampton Smith, organ

Thanks to
Dave Parminter, videographer

Amelia Sie
Chicago-based violinist Amelia Sie is sought after for her exuberant, fiery performances and diverse programming. Previous engagements include a solo recital with Gotham Early Music Scene, The Bohemians: Musician’s Club of New York, and Early Music America, as well as solo performances with the Albany Symphony, Seattle Symphony, and Juilliard415. This 2025-26 season, Amelia looks forward to performing with Ars Music Chicago and Bach in the City, as well as performances in with The Cambridge Society of Early Music as first violinist of the Arrow Quartet. She received her Bachelor and Master of Music in Violin Performance from New England Conservatory, and her Master of Music in Historical Performance from The Juilliard School.