A Baroque Christmas
Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 2:00 pm
St. Andrew's United Church, Halifax
Featuring Kevin Mallon, leader
Jane Archibald, soprano
Richard Simoneau, trumpet
Curtis Dietz, trumpet
Symphony Nova Scotia
On the program
| Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) Concerto in C Major for Two Trumpets and Strings I. Allegro II. Largo III. Allegro |
7' |
| Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713) Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6, No. 8 "Christmas Concerto" I. Vivace – Grave – Allegro II. Adagio – Allegro – Adagio III. Vivace IV. Allegro V. Pastorale |
13' |
| Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725) Christmas Cantata |
18' |
| Petronio Franceschini (1651-1680) Sonata in D Major I. Grave II. Allegro III. Adagio IV. Allegro |
6' |
| Traditional, arr. Kevin Mallon Wexford Carol |
5' |
| George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) Excerpts from Messiah I. Overture II. Pifa (Pastoral Symphony) III. Recitative: There were shepherds abiding in the field IV. Soprano Accompagnato: But lo! Arioso V. Soprano Air: Rejoice greatly VI. Recitative: Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened VII. Soprano Air: He shall feed His flock |
16' |
Extra Players: Marie Bouchard, harpsichord.
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