Few works in the cello repertoire, even when played on viola, carry the same sense of spiritual elevation as Bach’s Suite No. 3 in C Major.
In this full performance, GRAMMY-winning violist Richard O’Neill brings the suite to life with radiant tone, impeccable phrasing, and a deep sense of architecture that reveals new layers in every movement.
Watch and follow along with the PDF score to explore how O’Neill shapes each dance, balancing precision with freedom and clarity with joy.
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