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Italian Extravaganza

Location

St. Luke's Church, 130 Remuera Rd, Remuera, Auckland
St. Luke's Church, 130 Remuera Rd, Remuera, Auckland

Date

May 02 2026

Time

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

TICKETS AVAILABLE SOON THROUGH iTICKET 

Celebrate the creativity and brilliance of the Italian baroque in this programme of music by Vivaldi, Corelli, Locatelli, and others. Fun and famous works rub shoulders with lesser-known masterpieces, showcasing the instruments of the orchestra in all their virtuosity and beauty. 

PROGRAMME: 

  • Antonio Vivaldi Sinfonia Al Santo Sepolcro in B Minor, RV 169 
  • Antonio Vivaldi Concerto for two violins in A minor RV522 
  • Girolamo Frescobaldi Partite sopra l’aria della Romanesca for Harpsichord (Rachel) 
  • Georg Philipp Telemann Concerto for viola in G, mvt 1 and 2 
  • Riccardo Rognoni Divisions on Anchor che col partire by Cipriano da Rore 
  • Pietro Locatelli Concerto for violin in D Major No.1 Op.3, mvt 1 
  • Antonio Vivaldi Concerto for Strings in D Major RV 121

INTERVAL 

  • Antonio Vivaldi concerto for recorder in G minor La Notte RV 439 
  • Giovanni Paolo Cima Sonata à 2 from Concerti Ecclesiastici No.48 for violin and violone 
  • Marco Uccellini Aria sopra la Bergamasca Op. 3 Aria 5 
  • Domenico Gabrielli Ricercare No.3 in D for solo cello 
  • Arcangelo Corelli/ Francesco Geminiani Concerto Grosso Op.5 No.12 La Follia

 

NZ Barok is committed to bringing this music to life, using historic instruments and playing styles. NZ Barok, a collective of baroque specialists from across New Zealand, will transport you to the 18th century with their authentic instruments and period playing styles. Renowned for their committed, passionate, and cohesive playing, NZ Barok has received acclaim for their performances as a “sound-fest par excellence”.  

NZ Barok thanks Auckland Regional Arts and Culture, Friends of NZ Barok and Chair Sponsors for their support. 

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