The Eloquent Harpsichord: Lillian Gordis plays Bach

French-American harpsichordist Lillian Gordis, praised as “a Martha Argerich of the harpsichord,” presents a program showcasing the expressive depth and rhetorical power of the instrument in a performance devoted to Johann Sebastian Bach. Her recital, drawn from her recent album of Bach’s works, features four preludes and fugues selected from *The Well‑Tempered Clavier* alongside the monumental Partita No. 6, a piece noted for its expansive structure and poetic introspection. Gordis is celebrated for her imaginative touch, rhythmic vitality, and nuanced phrasing, qualities that reveal the harpsichord’s full range—from crystalline counterpoint to richly sculpted melodies—while amplifying Bach’s fusion of structural invention with emotional intensity. The concert is part of the Washington Bach Consort’s Chamber Series.

When: Friday, April 9, 2027, and Saturday, April 10, 2027.

Showtimes: Both performances begin at 7:00 pm.

Venue: Friday, April 9 at Live! at 10th & G (Washington, DC); Saturday, April 10 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (Washington, DC).

Lineup: Lillian Gordis, harpsichord.

Program: Preludes and fugues from *The Well‑Tempered Clavier* (selections) and Partita No. 6 in E minor, BWV 830, by Johann Sebastian Bach.

Tickets: Price not available. Subscriptions for the 2026–2027 season (which includes this concert) are on sale; single tickets may be purchased later. Contact the Box Office at 202.429.2121 for details.

Ages: Not specified.

Run time: Not provided.

Note: Lillian Gordis is a French-American harpsichordist who has quickly become a defining voice among a new generation of early-keyboard interpreters. The Chamber Series offers intimate performances at these two venues on consecutive evenings.