Italian Extravaganza
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 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.