Seth Parker Woods

“Woods is an artist rooted in classical music, but whose cello is a vehicle that takes him, and his concertgoers, on wide-ranging journeys.” — The New York Times

Hailed by The Guardian as “a cellist of power and grace” who possesses “mature artistry and willingness to go to the brink,” three-time Grammy-nominated cellist Seth Parker Woods has established his reputation as a versatile artist and innovator across genres. Woods’s projects delve deep into our cultural fabric, reimagining traditional works and commissioning new ones to propel classical music into the future.

In this intimate solo cello recital, Woods will embrace the spirit of the UMass Department of Music and Dance’s beloved Bach Festival and Symposium, which brings exceptional musicians and scholars of international stature to campus to connect with students, alumni, and faculty, in examination and celebration of the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. The program for Woods’s performance will center on Bach compositions.