Handel and Bach: A Baroque Celebration

Sophie Rosa Director/ Violin
Jessica Cale SopranoTelemann Overture in D
Handel Let the Bright Seraphim
Handel Lascia chio pianga from Rinaldo
Bach Violin Concerto in A Minor
Handel Overture to Samson
Bach Cantata No. 51
Handel Water Music Suite No. 2Sound the trumpet! In the baroque era, every concert was a celebration, as composers and performers competed to dazzle, to move, and above all, to entertain their audiences. It was a Europe-wide phenomenon. In Germany, Telemann wrote music to feast by, and his friend Johann Sebastian Bach composed religious music as powerful and as heart-rending as any opera. And here in England, in 1717, King George I simply put an orchestra on a boat and sailed off up the Thames: the ultimate royal pleasure cruise, set to the irrepressible melodies of his favourite composer, George Frederic Handel.Tonight, Sinfonia Viva remains firmly on dry land, but the music will be shooting for the stars. 309 years on, Handels Water Music is as entertaining as ever, and its the climax of an evening of baroque music at its most playful, as well as its most profound. In true eighteenth century style, Sinfonia Vivas leader Sophie Rosa doubles as both conductor and soloist in Bachs sublime A minor Violin Concerto, and were delighted to welcome soprano Jessica Cale first prize winner of the Kathleen Ferrier Awards to sing Bachs jubilant Cantata No.51, as well as two of Handels most spectacular showpieces for the human voice. Theyre tales of longing, sorrow and glory: a captive princess weeps for her lost love, and a jubilant herald summons angelic trumpeters. Expect big emotions and stirring sounds as Sinfonia Viva invites you to enjoy an evening of music that lights up the sky.Tickets 35 (seats at the front of the Central Nave)/ 30/ 20/ 5 concessions
Group Discount Book 10 or more tickets and save 10%Multibuy discount Book 3 or more concerts in our 26-27 Derby season and save 10% (discount will be applied automatically at checkout).Running time:Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes with one 20 minute intervalConcessions apply for Under 18s, Students and those on Universal Credit or similar benefits such as Pension Credit, Jobseekers Allowance or Disability Benefit. Proof of eligibility may be requested.