(Pic: Petra Conrads (piccolo) is the soloist)Concert to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Handel’s death.
Baroque 2000 continue their season with a concert at the Church of the Monastery, Mariannhill, on May 31.
The orchestra will commemorate the 200th anniversary of the death of one of the greatest composers, George Frederic Handel, with a performance of his magnificent Water Music (the first and second Suites). The piece was played for the first time in 1717 on board a barge on the Thames for King George I whose Royal party was also on the river, and is one of Handel’s most celebrated compositions.
The other piece on the programme is Vivaldi’s Concerto for piccolo, RV428, (Il Gardinello) and the soloist will be Petra Conrads.
The concert takes place at 15h00 on May 31. Tickets R80 on sale at the door from 14h40 and tea coffee and scones can be enjoyed before the concert in the Monastery gardens. Enquiries to Michel at sursouth@iafrica.com or on 031 312 5539
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