hartwarming baroque masters

The program provides a nice insight into the musical life of Biber, Händel and J. S. Bach with vocal and instrumental works for soprano, two violins and continuo (cello, harpsichord).  The program will be livestreamed on Sunday 7 June 2020 from 2:00 PM.

PROGRAM

G.B. Vitali        (1632 – 1692)            capriccio secondo op.7 /5 in C major

F. Händel  (1685 -1759) triosonate op. 2/3 HWW 388 in Bb major           andante – allegro – larghetto – allegro

Purcell    (1659 – 1695)from opera King Arthur aria: “Fairest isle, all isles excelling”

S. Bach from cello suite BWV 1021 in D major     sarabande – gavotte – gigue

H.I.F. von Biber    (1644 – 1704) sonata X “The Crucifixion” in g minor

F. Händel  from opera Semele aria “Endless pleasure, endless love”

Scarlatti  K. 57 in Bflat major

 G.F. Händel                from opera Giulio Cesare act 3 scene VII aria Cleopatra                                        “Da tempeste il legno infranto”

Performers:

Soprano Marijke Groenendaal

Violin:        James Hewitt, Xiangji Zeng

Cello:         Madeleine Bouissou

harppischord: Leonardo Valiante