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The Story of the Baroque Concerto Grosso
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Daniel Abraham, Music & Artistic Director
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Saturday, October 24 at 8 p.m.
Perhaps the most beloved genre of all late Baroque instrumental music, the concerto grosso pairs intricate ensemble work with distinctive and complementary music performed by featured soloists. From its origins in Corelli and Muffat to the grand late works of Vivaldi and Handel, hear history in sound.
ARCANGELO CORELLI
Concerto Grosso in D Major, Op. 6, No. 7 (before 1708)
GEORG MUFFAT
Concerto IV-Dulce Somnium from Ausserlesene Instrumental-Music (1701)
based on Armonico Tributo (1682)
ALESSANDRO SCARLATTI
Concerto No. 2 in C Minor from Concertos in Seven Parts (c.1740)
PIETRO ANTONIO LOCATELLI
Introduttione V in D Major from Introduttione Teatrale, Op. 4, No. 5 (1735)
GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL
Concerto Grosso in G Minor from Grand Concertos in 7 parts, Op. 6, No. 6 (1739), HWV 324
ANTONIO VIVALDI
Concerto Grosso in B Minor from L'estro armonico, Op. 3, No. 10 (1711), RV 580
Soloists: Wendy Harton Benner, Leslie Nero, Annie Loud & Marlisa del Cid Woods, violino concertato
Douglas Poplin, violoncello concertato
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New Venue! Just down the block . . .
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The new Takoma Park/Silver Spring Performing Arts Center at Montgomery College
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Sinfonia moves to the new Takoma Park/Silver Spring Performing Arts Center (TP/SS PAC) at Montgomery College
We are pleased to announce we are moving-just a few blocks down Georgia Avenue in downtown Silver Spring-to the brand new Takoma Park/Silver Spring Performing Arts Center at Montgomery College. We are thrilled with this beautiful new venue, which will have wonderful acoustics, ample parking right behind the venue, and comfortable seating with plenty of accessibility.
Click here for directions, an interactive map, and parking instructions
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Other upcoming Season Performances:
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CIRCA 1800
Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 8 p.m.
Hear the period instrument woodwind quintet Circa 1800, performing works on the cusp of the baroque and classical eras.
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JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH: THE COMPLETE MOTETS
Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 8 p.m.
J.S. Bach's motets stand-with little doubt-at the absolute summit of his work-hear what is possible when modern scholarship and brilliant musicianship combine to explore these extraordinary pieces.
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THE ART OF LUTE / THE ART OF RONN MCFARLANE
Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 8 p.m.
One of the most outstanding lutenists of our day, Ronn McFarlane, a 2009 Grammy nominee joins Sinfonia performing as a soloist, accompanist and member of the ensemble in a concert that features the versatile nature of the lute.
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Sinfonia Releases its Second Compact Disc on Dorian Records (release date Oct. 23, 2009)
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Those who enjoyed the May 2008 program "The Forgotten Baroque" have long awaited the ensemble's second CD on Dorian Records.
Passion & Lament: Choral Masterworks of the 17th Century
Salamone Rossi (c.1570-c.1628)
Settings from Hashirim asher lish'lomo ("The Songs of Solomon")
Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber (1664-1704)
Stabat Mater [after 1690] (première recording)
Giacomo Carissimi (1605-1674)
Historia di Jephte [c.1650]
Jennifer Ellis Kampani, soprano (Fillia)
Barbara Hollinshead, alto (Historicus)
Tony Boutté, tenor (Jephte)
Sumner Thompson, baritone (Historicus)
THE BACH SINFONIA & SINFONIA VOCI
Daniel Abraham, conductor/music & artistic director
Click here to read more about the CD or to order on-line
Orders will be made available for pick up at this week's concert or sent to your door.
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