The Glory Of Baroque
Fri / 18 May 18 / 7.30pm
Sat / 19 May 18 / 7.30pm
Victoria Concert Hall
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Programme Brochure
Synopsis
From Gabrieli to Handel, take a trip with UK period instrument violinist Peter Hanson through the elegance and riches of the Baroque greats, whose genius is displayed in their rich writing for voice and instrument – for which they often treated one like the other.
A multitude of solos is key to the design of the concerto grosso, a compact instrumental showcase that the likes of Biber and Vivaldi developed to spectacular heights. Arias from Handel’s most popular oratorio, Messiah, are just a tiny sample of the vast treasure troves of Baroque musical drama. Purcell’s pioneering work setting English language theatre music, and the lively dance-operas of French Baroque master, Jean-Philippe Rameau, equally deserve your listening ear.
Open Rehearsal:
- 19 May, 10am | For Friends of the SSO and ticketholders
Programme Brochure
Featuring
Peter Hanson, violin/conductor / Felicia Teo, soprano / Musicians of the SSOProgramme
May 18 | |
| Gabrieli | Canzon XVI à 12 Ch.209 |
| Biber | Battalia à 10 "Battle Symphony" |
| Stradella | Overture to "La forza delle stelle" |
| Purcell | Chacony in G minor, Z.730 |
| Handel | “Rejoice greatly”*, |
“Then shall the eyes of the blind”* and | |
“He shall feed his flock”* from Messiah | |
| Handel | “Tornami a vagheggiar”* from Alcina |
| Vivaldi | Concerto for Two Violins in A minor, RV.522 |
| Handel | Concerto Grosso in G major, Op. 6 No. 1 |
May 19 | |
| Vivaldi | Concerto for Strings in G minor, RV.157 |
| Corelli | Concerto Grosso in D major, Op. 6 No. 1 |
| Rameau | “Entreé de Polymnie” from Les Boréades |
| Rameau | “Entrée: Les Sauvages" and "Tendre Amour" from Les Indes Galantes |
| Vivaldi | Concerto for Four Violins and Cello in B minor, RV.580 |
| Handel | Concerto Grosso in B-flat major, Op. 3 No. 1 |
Tickets
Standard Ticket:
- $20
