Renaissance Masterworks for voices & instruments by Monteverdi, Palestrina, Gabrieli, Purcell & Pachelbel
Angelus– the sacred time of prayer at sunset...In sacred spaces, glorious motets by Renaissance masters, combined with the visual effect of lushly attired, period-costumed singers, either a capellaor in dialogue with authentic period instruments, make for a transcendent experience that would make even angels rejoice!
Running Time: 75 minutes – No intermission
Friday, September 16 at 8 PM Cathedral Basilica of
SS. Peter and Paul
Logan Circle, Philadelphia
Sunday, September 18 at 5 PM St. John Vianney Church
Gladwyne
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!
Mozart called the organ the “Queen of Instruments.” The awe-inspiring majesty of the Grand Organ in the Ballroom of Longwood Gardens will inspire and uplift you–and transport you, with its “surround” sound, to the world of Bach, Vierne, Widor and Boëllmann. Under the fast and furious fingers (and feet) of Maestro Radu, and with the help of 10,000+ pipes, you will live an hour like no other. A unique experience!
