From Bach to Brahms: Double Bassist Nina Bernat

CRITIC’S PICK: The Nancy Frampton Rising Artists Series welcomes double bassist Nina Bernat, who will be making her Atlanta debut on Sat., Oct. 21 at Morningside Presbyterian Church. At 23 years old, next year Bernat will begin a three-year residency with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s Bowers Program, which selects five solo artists from around the world. Bernat’s program in Atlanta includes J.S. Bach’s Suite No. 6, Prokofiev’s Five Melodies, Brahms’ Cello Sonata in E minor, and Gliere’s Intermezzo and Tarantella. Bernat designed the program to explore the vocal aspects of the bass and to showcase the instrument in an unusual starring role. — Doug DeLoach