Early Music @ 1 - Friday 15th May

We're delighted to welcome violinist Christiane Eidsten Dahl to Early Music @ 1! In today's video she plays Gigue and Bourree from J.S. Bach's Partita for Violin in E Major. She also tells you about different violin bows and their history, watch the video to find out more!

If you're feeling inspired, browse our collection of sheet music for violin or have a look at some of the violins we sell! 

Christiane is a Norwegian violinist and violin teacher based in London. She enjoys a varied performing career on the most exciting stages all over Europe, she has recently played at the Wigmore Hall, Royal Albert Hall, Musikverein Vienna, Concertgebouw Amsterdam and Cite de la Musique Paris. She performs regularly with Academy of Ancient Music, Orchestra of The Age of Enlightenment and Classical Opera/The Mozartists with whom she has appeared on numerous recordings.

Performance Highlights of 2019 include Mozart Magic Flute with film relay from Glyndebourne Opera Festival, playing Grieg with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (2020 before covid-19 struck), and a live tour throughout the UK including Ireland with Sophie Ellis-Baxtor.

A keen chamber musician, Christiane plays in several chamber groups specialising in historical performance, including Freithoff Ensemble (Norway), Royal Baroque (UK) and Istante (UK).  

Find out about all upcoming performances or book a consultation lesson on her website!