NZ Barok presents a sumptuous programme of famous works by Bach and Vivaldi with guest harpsichordist Erin Helyard, Australia.
Venue: St. Luke's Church, 130 Remuera Road, Auckland.
Passion meets intellect under the hands of eminent performer, musicologist, conductor and musician-extraordinaire Erin Helyard. Co-founder of the celebrated Pinchgut Opera and the Orchestra of the Antipodes in Sydney, Erin takes us through some of the greatest masterworks of Johann Sebastian Bach’s repertoire including Bach’s harpsichord concerto in F minor and Bach’s concerto for two recorders and harpsichord, a masterful reworking of Brandenburg No.4.
Programme:
Antonio Vivaldi Concerto for strings in A major RV 158
Johann Sebastian Bach Concerto for harpsichord in F minor BWV 1056
Antonio Vivaldi Trio Sonata in C minor RV 74
Johann Sebastian Bach Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, selection
INTERVAL
Johann Sebastian Bach Prelude, Fugue and Allegro for solo harpsichord BWV 998
Johann Sebastian Bach Concerto for two recorders and harpsichord BWV 1057
Antonio Vivaldi Concerto for strings in C major RV 114
NZ Barok, a collective of baroque specialists from across New Zealand, will transport you to the 18th century with their authentic instruments and period playing styles. Renowned for their committed, passionate, and cohesive playing, NZ Barok has received acclaim for their performances as a sound-fest par excellence”.
NZ Barok thanks The Lion Foundation, Dame Jenny Gibbs and Friends of NZ Barok for their support.
