Alisa Weilerstein is one of the most celebrated cellists of our time. Her extraordinary artistry, emotional commitment, and interpretive depth have made her an international favorite. “Not content merely to serve as a vessel for the composer’s wishes, she inhabits a piece fully and turns it to her own ends,” marveled the New York Times.

In Alisa Weilerstein’s groundbreaking, multi-year performance series FRAGMENTS, new music by some of the most compelling composers of our time meets the timeless beauty of Bach’s Six Suites for Solo Cello in an immersive, multisensory audience experience. 

In FRAGMENTS 2, individual movements from Bach’s second suite are thoughtfully integrated with selected new commissions to make a wholly original emotional arc. Enhanced by responsive lighting and scenic architecture, the music is performed without pauses or printed program details, creating an atmosphere of enchantment, adventure and discovery. Learn more here.

Creative Team

• Alisa Weilerstein | Project Creator, Performer
• Elkhanah Pulitzer | Director
• Seth Reiser | Scenic and Lighting Designer
• Hanako Yamaguchi | Artistic Producer / Advisor
• Carlos J. Soto | Costume Designer Fragments 1
• Molly Irelan | Costume Designer Fragments 2