Overview

H+H concertmaster Aisslinn Nosky directs this captivating program of Vivaldi, featuring the H+H string section and the inspiring countertenor Reginald Mobley. Host Emily Marvosh converses with the musicians before they perform each piece, allowing our audience to share their insights into the music, performed in the evocative setting of St. Cecilia Parish. Enjoy the bright exuberance of this Baroque celebration as H+H’s Orchestra members capture the thrill of when the music was first composed.

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Vivaldi Handel And Bach

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Location

Streaming Online

Bach Handel Vivaldi Biografia

Most violinists and musicians are familiar with the beautiful series of violin concertos, The Four Seasons, crafted by the master baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi. However, not everyone is familiar with some of the most interesting aspects of his life. Their Bach is grave, their Vivaldi glowing, and their Handel full of vivid warmth. When they do let rip in the final Sarasate number, it's to dazzling effect. Recorded in the late 1950s, this is a disc to treasure and marvel at: their violins speak as one, in perfect symbiosis of mood and purpose. Apr 22, 2021 Only music of Handel's I've heard so far is the Alla Hornpipe from Water Music Suite 2 and the Sarabande from his Keyboard Suite in D Minor, both of which i like very much, and for Vivaldi i recall hearing 2 out of the 4 seasons, which i also liked very much. Particularly interesting is the Gloria, HWV deest, of Handel; the only reason this counterpart to Vivaldi 's famed Gloria, RV 589, is not better known is that it was rediscovered only in 2001. Start your sampling with its opening movement to hear both the recording's strengths and its more questionable aspects.

Dates

February 14 + 16, 2021

Vivaldi Chandelier

Music

Vivaldi Vs Handel

Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin in D Major, RV 230
Vivaldi: Cantata “Cessate, omai cessate”, RV 684
Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin and Organ in D Minor, RV 541

Performed By

Aisslinn Nosky, director and violin
Ian Watson, organ
Reginald Mobley, countertenor
H+H Orchestra

This program is made possible in part by the generous support of Christopher R. Yens and Temple V. Gill.

Aisslinn Nosky, director and violin, is sponsored in part by Kate S. Flather.