The latest music video by Spanish-born violinist Rebeca Nuez Suarez graces worldwide audiences with a sensational performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s famous Chaconne. Filmed at the Theatre Royal Brighton, one of the oldest and most distinguished theatres in the United Kingdom, this striking location provides a stunning backdrop for the performance and highlights the grandeur and beauty of J.S. Bach’s music.

The Chaconne, which is the final movement of J.S. Bach’s unaccompanied violin Partita no. 2 in D Minor (BWV 1004), is one of the mythical works of the classical music repertoire. Known for its technical difficulty and emotional depth, performing the Chaconne is as much of an honour as it is a challenge for even the most skilled violinists. Through her video, Nuez Suarez invites audiences to take a very close look at her performance.

The delicateness and layered exuberance of the Chaconne is thoroughly conveyed through her assertive playing and clear command of the instrument. While this work is and has been widely performed by generations of excellent musicians, the visual approach taken by Nuez Suarez brings a singular perspective to the table, as experiencing her interpretation turns into a unique and intimate escapade.

The music video is embedded in Rebeca Nuez Suarez’s Ph.D., which she is pursuing through a doctoral degree at the University of Leeds that combines both performance and research. She has been recently awarded a merit-based scholarship by the Fundación Cañada Blanch and the British Spanish Society (she was the only musician and artist to win the award in 2022), in support of her doctoral project. This young artist’s masterful performance of the Chaconne is a clear manifestation of her sensitivity and musical intelligence. Rebeca Nuez Suarez’s personal and poetic voice will continue to establish her as a firm favourite with audiences around the world.

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