Dominic FlorenceBach Keyboard Sessions
The germination of the Bach Keyboard Sessions began with a disappointing discovery. Dominic could not find a single Bach festival that supported the use of a modern piano. His views on performance practice are documented elsewhere, and will not be argued here. Since festival organizers felt Dr. Florence had nothing to contribute to the music of Bach, Dominic wanted to start his own festival.
However, a single annual festival did not really match his ideas. Dominic wanted these events to occur at different locations several times a year to facilitate the exposure of his teaching to many students. The sessions may include lectures, recitals or masterclasses. Currently, Dominic is the sole presenter.
Dr. Florence wishes it to be known that the Bach Keyboard Sessions are not just about Bach and his music. They encompass a much deeper ideal -- passionate performance through thoughtful reflection.
Something may be said here about Dominic's performance of Bach. He restricts himself to only two paragons: fidelity to the score and pure expression of the self. He is regularly accused of being too "Romantic" as well as the opposite sentiment of being too cold and unfeeling. Also, some may accuse him of imitating Glenn Gould. He holds Gould in the highest esteem, but people should know that Dominic finds imitation to be one of the most abhorrent problems facing music today, and he would scoff at any such intimation.
You may find the next scheduled Bach Keyboard Session on this page, as long as I have had enough advance notice. Also, you may find other concerts occasionally listed on the Concerts page.
December 18, 2004 (8pm) Recital at the University of Western Ontario (London, Canada)
January 16, 2005 (8pm) Recital at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver, Canada)
March 19, 2006 (8pm) Lecture Recital at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver, Canada)
October 8, 2006 (8pm) Lecture Recital at the University of Western Ontario (London, Canada)
February 1, 2007 (12pm) Recital at the University of Guelph (Guelph, Canada)
March 10, 2007 (7pm) Recital at the North Grenville Theatre (Kemptville, Canada)
July 3, 2007 (6pm) Private Recital (London, Canada)
September 15, 2007 (7:30pm) Recital at St. Luke's Church (Burlington, Canada)
October 21, 2007 (8pm) Lecture Recital at Aeolian Hall (London, Canada)
October 29, 2007 (8pm) Masterclass at Aeolian Hall (London, Canada)
November 1, 2007 (8pm) Lecture Recital at Aeolian Hall (London, Canada)
February 22, 2008 (9pm) Private Recital at the University of Western Ontario (London, Canada)
April 28, 2008 (8pm) Lecture Recital at the North Grenville Theatre (Kemptville, Canada)