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Presented by Melbourne Recital Centre
Vivaldi's Gloria
Spirits soar in this radiant program of Baroque masterworks.
Described as ‘impressive’ (Sydney Morning Herald), Melbourne’s own Genesis Baroque makes its Elisabeth Murdoch Hall debut as they join forces with the illustrious Choir of Trinity College.
This evening of deep musical devotion opens with Vivaldi’s eternally dazzling Gloria. Bursting with sunlit joy and dancing rhythms, the opening movement right through to the final notes perfectly showcase why this has long been a fan-favourite work by the Italian composer.
In contrast, the haunting Salve Regina draws listeners into a word of melancholy beauty as interwoven soprano and alto voices float above shimmering strings. Finally, two of JS Bach’s most deeply personal compositions, including his Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied with its spectacular eight-part double choir, round out this radiant program of Baroque masterworks.
Duration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note, running times are approximate and subject to change.
Artists
Genesis Baroque
Choir of Trinity College, University of Melbourne directed by Chris Watson
Mia Robinson soprano
Stella Horvath soprano (Genesis Baroque Emerging Artist)
Stephanie Dillon mezzo soprano
Nicholas Dinopoulos bass-baritone
Adam Masters baroque oboe
Program
Antonio Vivaldi
Gloria in D, RV589
Alessandro Scarlatti (attrib.)
Salve Regina Motet in F minor for Soprano, Alto, Strings and Basso Continuo
Johann Sebastian Bach
Ich habe genug, BWV82
Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, BWV225