Soloists: Valentin Radu (piano), Edward Schultz (flute),
Andrea Lauren Brown (soprano), Jody Kidwell (alto),
Kenneth Garner (tenor), Ed Bara (bass)
Concerto for Flute in D K.314
Concerto for Piano in A No. 23 K.488
Requiem K.626
A Grand Opening of the Ama Deus Ensemble and the Kimmel Center-Friday night series, this exciting evening would make even Mozart jealous that he is not personally able to be part of it! In Vienna, he would play the Flute Concerto, sit down at the fortepiano and dazzle his noble audiences, and then step up on the podium and conduct his singers and orchestra to roaring applause. Maestro Radu will do all of that–minus playing the flute! Hear the Steinway, and be uplifted by the majestic Requiem!
1749 Covent Garden version
Soloists: Andrea Lauren Brown (soprano), Jody Kidwell (alto),
Timothy Bentch (tenor), Ed Bara (bass)
A Philadelphia tradition! On original Baroque instruments, Handel’s Messiah celebrates the Story of the Season. Bright trumpets, grand voices of choristers and dazzling soloists stir, awaken, excite and uplift. From haunting melodies to the great “Hallelujah Chorus”, this is Christmas at its best!
Running Time: 2 hours 45 minutes including one intermission
This concert made possible by a generous
gift from Ruth & A. Morris Williams, Jr.
GERSHWIN GALA
Soloists: Peter Donohoe (piano),
Kevin Deas (Porgy), Julie-Ann Green (Bess)
Variations on I Got Rhythm
An American in Paris
Concerto in F
Rhapsody in Blue
Symphonic Suite Porgy and Bess
After a successful pairing of Gershwin with Fauré and Stravinsky this past season (for the PIFA concert), George returns with a vengeance in an exclusive gala featuring five of his bestknown “hits.” Introducing internationally renowned and critically acclaimed British virtuoso Peter Donohoe on the Steinway. Plus “Porgy” Deas and “Bess” Green are back by popular demand! Happy 2012!
Soloists: Julie-Ann Green (soprano), Jody Kidwell (alto),
Timothy Bentch (tenor), Ed Bara (bass)
Verdi–the giant of Italian Grand Opera! His one and only Requiem, which was nicknamed “Verdi’s best opera,” is an extraordinary masterpiece that simultaneously exudes powerful sound images of fire and brimstone as well as the serenity of heaven. One exciting performance by stellar soloists, powerful chorus, and exciting orchestra.
Don’t miss it!
Soloists: Thomas DiSarlo (violin), Megan Monaghan (soprano),
Jody Kidwell (alto), Timothy Bentch (tenor), Ed Bara (bass)
Concerto for Violin in D Op. 61 Symphony No. 9
in d minor “Choral” Op. 125
Beethoven’s last symphony–his Ninth is a perfect 10! And unlike any other symphony previously written (which was always for orchestra only), this one, nicknamed “Choral,” ends with the famous “Ode to Joy,” with full chorus and vocal soloists. And its performance is preceded by Ludwig’s only Violin Concerto, another amazing landmark, brought to life by the Ama Deus Ensemble concertmaster Thomas DiSarlo’s fast fingers!
