Baroque Arias - Bach, Handel, Purcell

Bach, Johann Sebastian, Handel, George Frideric, Purcell, Henry, różni kompozytorzy

Cutting, Guy, Ensemble Floridante, Tiisler, Alvar

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This program features a rich selection of Baroque arias by Henry Purcell (1659-1695), Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), and Georg Frideric Handel (1685-1759), drawn from operas, oratorios, and passions.

The works include dramatic excerpts from pieces like Theodora, King Arthur, and St. Matthew Passion, showcasing emotional depth and vocal expression.

Tenor Guy Cutting and baritone Alvar Tiisler lead the performances, both noted for their work in Baroque repertoire. Ensemble Floridante provides stylistically informed accompaniment, highlighting the richness of early music traditions.

Works:

•Handel: Theodora, HWV 68: I. Ouverture
•Handel: Theodora, HWV 68: II. Aria „Racks, Gibbets, Sword and Fire”
•Handel: Theodora, HWV 68: III. Aria „Dread the fruits”
•Handel: Jephtha, HWV 70. Aria „Waft, her Angels”
•Handel: Dettingen te Deum, HWV 283. Aria „Vouchsafe, O Lord”
•Purcell: King Arthur, Z.628: I. Act 5, Scene 2 “Chaconne”
•Purcell: King Arthur, Z.628: II. Act 3, Scene 2 “The Cold Song / Frost Scene”
•Purcell: Oedipus, Z.583 „Music for a While”
•Purcell: Dioclesian, Z.627. Chaconne “Two in One upon a Ground”
•Bach: St John Passion, BWV245: I. Arioso „Betrachte, meine Seel”
•Bach: Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin, BWV125: I. Aria duetto „Ein unbegreiflich Licht”
• Bach: Ich habe meine Zuversicht, BWV188: I. Aria „Ich habe meine Zuversicht”
•Bach: Mass in G Major, BWV236 „Gratias”
•Handel: Acis & Galatea, HWV 49: I. „Love in her Eyes sits playing”
•Bach: St Matthew Passion, BWV244: I. Accompagnato „Am Abend, da es kühle war”
•Bach: St Matthew Passion, BWV244: II. Aria „Mache dich, meine Herze, rein”
•Handel: Acis & Galatea, HWV 49: II. Aria „Love sounds th’Alarm”

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1.07.2026

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