“Judith Glixon’s arrangement of the sixth cello Suite by Bach, BWV 1012, was an unexpected piece on a program of chamber music. It seemed tailor made for the duo and was delightful to hear. I am certainly familiar with the Suite in its original form and was skeptical about the duet version, but it was a pleasant surprise. I would be happy to hear it again and this makes it accessible to a wider audience and to a wider pool of performers.”

-Inge Thorn Engler, violinist, retired (formerly with the Opera Company of Boston, Concerts in Black and White, Young Audiences Arts for Learning, Brown Bag Opera, Bostonia Players)

“Glixon has done a great service to violists and cellists, both of whom are familiar with the Bach Cello Suites and will be delighted to experience them in this new way. These arrangements fill a surprising gap in the chamber music literature — there are so few duets for viola and cello — and above all, Glixon has put the fun in these pieces into the forefront."

-Michael Tsuk, violist

“Judith Glixon's arrangements of Bach duos are absolutely fascinating with new inventive and very musical devices to make those instruments shine, sound cohesive and harmonious, and yet with all her ingenuity Bach's light is always present. Brava Ms Glixon!”

-Jason Meyer, violinist (Concertmaster with L'orchestre de l'opéra de Tours, Orchestre Pasdeloup, Paris; Opéra de Toulon; former Concertmaster with Boston Opera; former member of the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra (under John Williams); conductor of Orchestre Regionale de Normandie; former chamber music coach at New England Conservatory Preparatory Division)

On listening to the arrangement of Bach Cello Suite #5: “Judith Glixon’s gift for composition is beautifully expressed in this piece. The theme is stated cleanly, then enfolds into rich harmonies – we hear a tapestry of sound, across the full range of the viola and cello. Initially the melody accrues to the viola, with the cello playing a bass part. Then it switches, seamlessly, with the cello singing out. The two instruments are in conversation, sharing insights and listening together, deftly interwoven. In the Sarabande movement, this interplay is drawn forth in cascading waves and folds that mold the two sounds into one – a single plaintive song – which comes apart and comes together in unexpected and inspiring ways. This is expanded in Gavotte I, when an entire dance orchestra seems to have emerged out of Bach’s Suite. Every element feels right – Glixon has captured what I imagine Bach was striving for — yet, her arrangement opens us to further vistas, without losing the themes of the original.”

-Benyamin Lichtenstein, clarinetist

“With her arrangements of the Bach cello suites for viola/cello duet, Judith Glixon takes these treasured and familiar works and expands them, creating rich melodious textures and a fullness that is lovely to hear and fun to play. Glixon's arrangements add significantly to the limited repertoire available for this combination and make accessible even the last two Suites, whose technical challenges confound even the strongest players. For violists and cellists who have worked (and struggled) with these pieces, Glixon's arrangements allow a new view and opportunity to explore Bach's genius together with a friend.”

-Daniel Goodman, pianist/arranger

“I heard Judith perform her transcription of Bach Solo Cello Suite #5 for viola and cello and my first thought was - 'What a great idea, so well written, and played so beautifully!' quickly followed by my second thought of - 'Can I buy this?!' The audience (and I) loved it! As a cellist nothing can compare to studying and playing the Bach Suites, but the opportunity to share the music and experience as a duet with a violist is wonderful. Judith's impeccable transcription stays true to Bach’s form and music while giving cellists the opportunity to explore Bach’s genius with our viola colleagues as well as giving our audiences a chance to hear the multiple lines of these works brought to life in a different way!“

-Nancy Torrente, cellist (Cape Cod String Quartet)

"[Glixon's] work results in lovely exchanges of the searing and thoughtful musical lines between the two instruments, and should provide a delight for players and audiences alike."

-Nelson Caldwell, astronomer/musician

"[Hearing the conversational lines played by two instruments] is like taking a black and white photograph and turning it into technicolor!"

-Stephen Weininger, chemist