In this context, Baroque refers to the period of music composed between around 1600 and 1750. Three of the concert works by Pergolesi, Telemann, and Handel fall into this genre, while the piece by the young 12-year-old Mozart serves as an interesting transition from the Baroque to what was to become the Classical period.

 

Handel’s Messiah needs no introduction — the choir and soloists will perform many of the best-known solos and choruses.

 

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Programme:

Pergolesi – Stabat Mater

Telemann – Concerto in D for trumpet and two oboes

Mozart – Veni Sancte Spiritus K.47

 

Interval

 

Handel – Messiah (selected solos and choruses)

 

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Soloists:

Elizabeth Mandeno – Soprano

Allison Harker – Mezzo-Soprano

Thomas Røshol – Bass

Alison Jepson – Oboe

Philippa Mandeno – Oboe

Stephen Bemelman – Trumpet

 

Guest Orchestra – Leader: Emily Allen

Director – John Jackets