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Countertenor Ian Howell—winner of the Laurette Goldberg Prize at the 2006 ABS / Henry I. Goldberg Young Artists Competition—is showcased in a program featuring works by Bach, Handel, and Domenico Scarlatti, three composers coincidentally born in 1685. Mr. Howell, praised for his “polished sound, clear resonance, and powerful enunciation,” will perform Bach’s luscious cantata Vergnügte Ruh and Scarlatti’s gorgeous Salve Regina. In addition, he will offer an exquisite collection of Handel arias, composed for the opera and concert stage in the era of the celebrated castrati, Senesino, Guadagni, and Farinelli.
Avison: |
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Concerto Grosso No. 12 in D Major (after Scarlatti) |
J. S. Bach: |
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Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust, BWV 170 |
Handel: |
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Arias from Opera and Oratorio
Sonata in C Minor, HWV 386a |
D. Scarlatti: |
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Salve Regina |
[read the program notes]
with Debra Nagy, oboe
and Corey Jamason, organ & harpsichord
“A model of what the early music movement can offer at its best.”
San Francisco Chronicle
Pre-concert lecture
begins one hour prior to each performance
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