Series R Originalklang
The Brandenburg Concertos are among the jewels of Baroque music: colorful writing for strings and winds, virtuosic instrumental solos, and rhythmic verve unite in Bach’s contribution to the genre of the concerto grosso in an unsurpassed way. Bach Collegium Japan, perhaps the most important bridge-builder between the European and Asian Baroque worlds, will perform all six concertos in a single evening under the direction of Masato Suzuki to open our period-instrument series.
The French ensemble Le Consort has made a name for itself with its refreshing interpretations in the genre of the trio sonata. In May, the group invites listeners into Antonio Vivaldi’s Venice, a laboratory of the most ingenious and original music of the 18th century. The expertise of French ensembles in international Baroque music is also demonstrated in the concert by Il Caravaggio, the ensemble founded by harpsichordist and conductor Camille Delaforge. At the beginning and end of their program, works by Henry Purcell can be heard – alongside Benjamin Britten, without doubt the most important British composer.
Naturally, vocal music has its place in the series alongside instrumental works: when the ensemble Les Accents performs Christmas music by Alessandro Scarlatti and Arcangelo Corelli in December under the direction of violinist Thibault Noally, two genuine concert and opera stars of early music will appear – mezzo-soprano Marie-Nicole Lemieux and sopranist Bruno de Sá.
As part of an additional concert, the internationally successful ensemble Il pomo d’oro will appear. The name (meaning “golden apple”) is taken from Antonio Cesti’s opera Il pomo d’oro, whose premiere featured a horse ballet and a spectacular fireworks display. Sparks will also fly in the Berlin concert, especially as the countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński – acclaimed far beyond specialist circles – lets his wonderfully lyrical and agile voice be heard.
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Concerts
Chamber Music Hall
At the invitation of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Bach Collegium Japan
Masato Suzuki conductor
Works by
Johann Sebastian Bach
Brandenburg Concertos No. 1–6
Johann Sebastian Bach
Brandenburg Concertos No. 1–6, BWV 1046–1051
Chamber Music Hall
At the invitation of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Originalklang
Les Accents
Thibault Noally violin and direction
Bruno de Sá soprano (Angelo Gabriel)
Cecilia Molinari mezzo-soprano (La Pace)
Marie Nicole Lemieux contralto (La Fede)
Works by
Alessandro Scarlatti and Arcangelo Corelli
Heavenly Night
Alessandro Scarlatti
Cantata per la notte dell santissimo Natale
Arcangelo Corelli
Concerto grosso in G minor, op. 6 No. 8 “Christmas Concerto”
Chamber Music Hall
At the invitation of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Originalklang
Il Caravaggio
Camille Delaforge conductor
Works by
Henry Purcell, Giovanni Battista Ferrandini and Marc-Antoine Charpentier
Witch
Henry Purcell
In guilty night, Z. 143: Pavane and Chaconne
Giovanni Battista Ferrandini
Il pianto di Maria
Marc-Antoine Charpentier
Le Reniement de Saint-Pierre
Henry Purcell
Celestial music did the gods inspire, Z 322: When Orpheus sang
Chamber Music Hall
At the invitation of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Originalklang
Le Consort
Théotime Langlois de Swarte violin
Sophie de Bardonnèche violin
Justin Taylor harpsichord
Hanna Salzenstein cello
Works by
Antonio Vivaldi, Tomaso Albinoni, Antonio Caldara, Biagio Marini, Tarquinio Merula and Johann Sebastian Bach
Antonio Vivaldi
Sonata for two Violins and Continuo in G minor, op. 1 No. 1 RV 73
Sonata for two Violins and Continuo in C major, RV 60: Allegro
Sonata for two Violins and Continuo in C major, op. 1 No. 3 RV 61
Tomaso Albinoni
Trio Sonata in D minor, op. 1 No. 1
Antonio Caldara
Sonata No. 14 for Cello and Continuo in A minor: 3rd Movement Aria allegretto
Antonio Vivaldi
Sonata for two Violins and Continuo in A major, op. 1 No. 9 RV 75: Allegro and Adagio
Biagio Marini
La Zozri, Sinfonia grave in A minor, op. 1 No. 6
Tarquinio Merula
Balletto detto Pollicio, op. 12 No. 24
Ciaccona for two Violins and Continuo, op. 12 No. 20
Johann Sebastian Bach
Concerto in G major, BWV 973: 2nd Movement Largo
Antonio Vivaldi
Sonata for two Violins and Continuo, op. 1 No. 2 in E minor, RV 67
Tarquinio Merula
La Caravaggia, op. 12 No. 3
Sonata “La Sartoria”, op. 17 No. 26
Antonio Vivaldi
Trio Sonata in D minor, RV 63 “La Follia”
Additional concert
Main Auditorium
At the invitation of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Originalklang
Il pomo d’oro
Jakub Józef Orliński countertenor
Madison Nonoa soprano
Works by
Giovanni Maria Trabaci, Giovanni de Macque, Arvo Pärt and Giovanni Battista Pergolesi
Giovanni Maria Trabaci
Consonanze stravaganti
Simera Mavros Ouanos Simera Mavros Ouanos (Traditional Greek Song)
Giovanni de Macque
Prima Stravaganza
Arvo Pärt
My Heart's in the Highlands
Giovanni Maria Trabaci
Toccata prima secondo tono
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi
Stabat Mater
Preise & Saalplan
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D
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162 € |
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Wheelchair positions 1 |
118 € |