Three of Bach’s beloved Brandenburg concertos, long considered the pinnacle of Baroque instrumental music, are contrasted with the world premiere of a new piece by composer Zachary Wadsworth. All are performed on period instruments.
This concert is preceded by 15 minute chat with CMSCVA Artistic Director James Wilson starting at 7:00pm.
Program:
J. S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto no. 2
Bach Brandenburg Concerto no. 5
Zachary Wadsworth Palaces of Memory (World Premiere)
Bach Brandenburg Concerto no. 4
Performers:
Jason Amos, viola
Mary Boodell, traverso flute
Mary Bowden, trumpet
Jessica Powell Eig, bass
Johnny Gandelsman, violin
Fiona Hughes, violin
Sarah Schilling, oboe and recorder
Christina Day Martinson, violin
Nina Stern, recorder
Carsten Schmidt, harpsichord
Zachary Wadsworth, composer
James Wilson, cello