Soloists: Valentin Radu (organ)
Bronwyn Fix-Keller (harpsichord)
Albinoni – Concerto a cinque Op. 5, No. 1
Bach – Harpsichord Concerto in F BWV 1056
Bach – Air from Overture No. 3 in D
Corelli – Sarabande, Giga & Badinerie
Marcello – Introduction/Aria/Presto
Gluck – Overture in D
Handel – Two Organ Concerti Op. 4, 2 & 4
Rather than focusing on a single composer (e.g., Vivaldi, Handel, Bach), this Camerata concert provides an eclectic and exciting mix of solo concerti (organ and harpsichord) and concerti grossi of various famous German and Italian “Baroque Masters” with “live notes”.
Our birthday soirée musicale is reminiscent of one in the music room of “Castle Somewhere,” on a lazy Sunday afternoon over 300 years ago. Sparkling voices, enchanting recorders, majestic organ and exciting piano, with “live notes” by the Maestro, celebrate Johann’s 327th. A beloved annual tradition. Happy Birthday!
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!
Soloists: Thomas DiSarlo & Thomas Jackson (violins),
Paul Miller (viola d’amore), Rainer Beckmann (recorder),
Sarah Davol (oboe), Elin Frazier (trumpet)
Concerto for Violin in c minor RV 199
Concerto for Recorder in g minor (“La Notte”) RV 439
Concerto for Viola d’amore in A RV 396
Concerto for Oboe in d minor
Sinfonia No. 3 in G RV 149
Concerto for Trumpet in B-flat
Concerto for Two Violins in a minor RV 522
The Grand Finale program of our Silver Anniversary Season XXV is dedicated to Antonio “The Red Priest” Vivaldi. An exciting, fun and uplifting Venetian serata! “Live notes”!
