Bach in Baltimore: Winter Radiance – Fauré & Haydn
In person: $40 ($10 student/ages 12-18, $5 ages 5-11)
Stream: $5-$100 sliding scale
- Kelli Young, soprano
- Fredrick Redd, baritone
Franz Joseph Haydn — Symphony No. 2 in C major, Hob. I:2
Franz Joseph Haydn — Symphony No. 17 in F major, Hob. I:17
Join Maestro T. Herbert Dimmock, the Bach in Baltimore Choir and Orchestra, plus special guests for a sparkling concert illuminating Fauré's Requiem and a pair of Haydn symphonies. Fauré's composition is noteworthy for its serene and peaceful mood. Unlike large-scale requiems by Verdi, Brahms, and others, Fauré's work exudes a gentle stillness and ethereal spirituality. Fauré composed his Requiem following the death of his father, and his mother passed away shortly after it premiered, giving the work added poignancy. American 20th-century composer Aaron Copland (also featured in our 22-23 season) said of the piece, "Those aware of musical refinements cannot help but admire the transparent texture, the clarity of thought, the well-shaped proportions. Together they constitute a kind of Fauré magic that is difficult to analyze but lovely to hear." The concert also includes Haydn’s cheerful Symphony No. 2 in C major—noteworthy for the quick, dance-like finale that was his first attempt at a symphonic rondo—and Symphony No. 17 in F major, which ends playfully and is sure to bring a smile to your face.
About Bach in Baltimore
Bach in Baltimore’s mission is to perform the choral and instrumental works of Johann Sebastian Bach (and his contemporaries) and to educate the concert-going public about the musical language of Bach and the texts he chose to set to music.
We strive each month to present these works in a historically informed way that will enrich the lives of our audience members and inspire creativity. We wish to foster an appreciation for the arts, particularly for Baroque music, within the entire community. We are committed to providing educational experiences for people of all ages in order to instill a lifelong connection Bach’s music.
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