Brilliant Bach! with Erin Helyard, harpsichord (Australia)
Passion meets intellect under the hands of eminent performer, musicologist, conductor and musician-extraordinaire Erin Helyard. Co-founder of the celebrated Pinchgut Opera and the Orchestra of the Antipodes in Sydney, Erin takes us through some of the greatest masterworks of Johann Sebastian Bach’s repertoire including Bach’s harpsichord concerto in F minor and Bach’s concerto for two recorders and harpsichord, a masterful reworking of Brandenburg No.4. Programme: Antonio Vivaldi Concerto for strings in A major RV 158 Johann Sebastian Bach Concerto for harpsichord in F minor BWV 1056 Antonio Vivaldi Trio Sonata in C minor RV 74 Johann Sebastian Bach Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, selection INTERVAL Johann Sebastian Bach Prelude, Fugue and Allegro for solo harpsichord BWV 998 Johann Sebastian Bach Concerto for two recorders and harpsichord BWV 1057 Antonio Vivaldi Concerto for strings in C major RV 114 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 Dame Jenny Gibbs and Friends of NZ Barok for their support.
