Access to this concert is FREE, but donations to EMV are greatly appreciated
A digital production available online only, presented by Early Music Vancouver
Enjoy the opening concert of EMV’s 51st season with the Pacific Baroque Orchestra performing ravishing dance suites. German composers Dietrich Becker, Johann Caspar Ferdinand Fischer, and Georg Muffat combine the French and Italian musical styles of the day, balancing simplicity and grace with daring harmony and unbridled virtuosity.
Alexander Weimann, Music Director and Harpsichord; Chloe Meyers, Violin 1; Christi Meyers, Violin 2; Mieka Michaux, Viola 1; Joanna Hood, Viola 2; Diederik van Dijk, Cello; Natalie Mackie, Violone; Christina Hutten, Harpsichord and Portativ Organ.
Presented in partnership with the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts through the support of the Chan Endowment Fund at the University of British Columbia.
PROGRAM
Dietrich Becker (1623-1679)
Sonata-Suite à 5, from “Musikalische Frühlings-Früchte”
Adagio-Allegro, Allmand, Courant, Sarband, Gique
Johann Caspar Ferdinand Fischer (c1656-1746)
Suite IV, from “Journal de Printemps”
Ouverture, Entrée, Rondeau, Gavotte, Menuet, Passacaille
Georg Muffat (1643-1704)
Sonata V, from “Armonico Tributo”
Allemanda Grave, Adagio, Fuga, Adagio, Passagaglia Grave
This event will be made available online from Sept 30 at 7:30pm. Access to online concerts in Early Music Vancouver’s Digital Concert Hall Series are made available FREE of charge, but donations to EMV are greatly appreciated.
