Violinist Shunske Sato
plays solo works by J. S. Bach

Friday, Dec. 12 at 5 p.m.

Shunske Sato is a violinist, conductor, chamber musician, soloist and teacher — the diversity of his activities reflect his versatile and resourceful nature. Historically informed performance practice is central to his identity and allows him to inhabit the music and communicate with audiences in dramatic, revelatory ways.

He directs and appears as soloist with period ensembles as well as symphonic orchestras around the world and has led several staged productions as well. From 2013 to 2023 Shunske was artistic leader and concertmaster of the Netherlands Bach Society. His many recordings of cantatas and instrumental works by Bach can be seen on www.youtube.com/bach.

Resident in The Netherlands, Shunske has been a faculty member of the Amsterdam Conservatory since 2013, where he teaches historical violin. Learn more about Sato on his website.