Brilliant Bach! with Erin Helyard, harpsichord (Australia)
NZ Barok presents a sumptuous programme of famous works by Bach with guest harpsichordist Erin Helyard, 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 concerto for two recorders and harpsichord, Bach’s harpsichord concerto in D minor and Brandenburg No.3. Programme: Johann Sebastian Bach Brandenburg No.3 in G major BWV 1048 Johann Sebastian Bach Concerto for harpsichord in F minor BWV 1056 Antonio Vivaldi Concerto for four violins in B minor RV 580 Antonio Vivaldi Concerto for Strings in C major RV 114 Johann Sebastian Bach Prelude, Fugue and Allegro for solo harpsichord BWV 998 Johann Sebastian Bach Concerto for two recorders and harpsichord in F major BWV 1057 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.
