Festival Artist Concerts | Summer 2022

Members of the Emserson String Quartet are joined by William Purvis, horn, and Norfolk Fellows in a concert of works by RICHARD STRAUSS, GYÖRY LIGETI, and LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN.

This concert speaks to a composer’s use of time as an element of their works. Strauss is looking backward by composing something that was appropriate to 1753; Beethoven’s Septet is a piece that was in the moment when it was written; and Ligeti’s Six Bagatelles is modernist and forward looking.

This performance takes a look at how a twentieth century composer used old Baroque ideas and forms in their own music. Works for multiple pianos will be featured — including a rare opportunity to experience Bach's FOUR KEYBOARD Concerto.

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
Concerto for Two Keyboards and Strings in c minor

IGOR STRAVINSKY
Concerto for Two Solo Pianos

BACH
Concerto for Four Keyboards and Strings in a minor

THUR, AUGUST 18 | 8 PM

The Grammy-winning PBO, recognized as “America’s leading historically informed ensemble” (The New York Times), returns to the Music Shed.

GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL Overture to Orlando

HANDEL Concerto Grosso in B-flat Major, Op. 6, No. 7

HANDEL opera excerpts

ERROLLYN WALLEN, CBE and TARIK O’REGAN Ancestor

SAT, AUGUST 20 | 4 PM

Featuring a 24-voice choir and chamber orchestra, Choral Director Simon Carrington’s remarkable programming showcases works from four centuries including THOMAS TALLIS, GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL, JULES MASSENET, ARVO PÄRT, and many others.