Bertali, Ciaconna for Violin and Continuo
John Harrison, Violin
Handel-Halvorsen, Passacaglia for Violin and Viola
Amy Glidden, Violin; Catherine Consiglio, Viola
J.S. Bach, Concerto for Harpsichord BWV 1052 in D Minor
Lynne Davis, Harpsichord
Two of the most passionate forms in the Baroque were the Ciaconna and Passacaglia. The Bertali is fun, jaunty and the closest thing to jazz in the 17th century! The Passacaglia is based on a work originally for harpsichord, derived from a "HOT" Spanish dance by Handel. Norwegian composer Halvorsen later created this virtuosic duo for violin and viola. Part of the Passacaglio has the two instruments simulate the sonority of a string quartet through the use of extensive double stops (the playing of two or more tones simultaneously on the violin and viola). It has an absolute rock and roll ending that is sure to get you on your feet!
A fabulous finish to the evening will be Bach's powerful Harpsichord Concerto in D Minor. This concerto has remained the most popular of all his concertos for harpsichord. He wrote seven concertos for one harpsichord, three concertos for two harpsichords, two concertos for three harpsichords, and one concerto for four harpsichords. (We will have a quiz over that info in the concert!) The D Minor Concerto is full of powerful, driving melodies and rhythmic energy that draws you in from the first note. CMATB will feature, for the first time, internationally known concert organist Lynne Davis for this work. Check out more about Lynne at her website.
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