Masaaki Suzuki at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall

Dance-inspired German music, Vivaldi’s gleaming virtuosity, Handel’s hybrid German-Italian style, and more are showcased by one of the preeminent period instrument ensembles, Bach Collegium Japan. Bach’s famous suite is a showpiece for flute and strings, while Vivaldi’s concerto is a classic of its kind. In addition to the instrumental works, there’s a cantata by Conti, much admired by Bach, and a brilliantly virtuosic Italianate motet by Handel that’s noteworthy for its culminating sparkling Alleluia. Part of: Mix and Mingle Performers Bach Collegium Japan Masaaki Suzuki, Conductor and Harpsichord Joanne Lunn, Soprano Program BACH Orchestral Suite No...

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Dance-inspired German music, Vivaldi’s gleaming virtuosity, Handel’s hybrid German-Italian style, and more are showcased by one of the preeminent period instrument ensembles, Bach Collegium Japan. Bach’s famous suite is a showpiece for flute and strings, while Vivaldi’s concerto is a classic of its kind. In addition to the instrumental works, there’s a cantata by Conti, much admired by Bach, and a brilliantly virtuosic Italianate motet by Handel that’s noteworthy for its culminating sparkling Alleluia. Part of: Mix and Mingle Performers Bach Collegium Japan Masaaki Suzuki, Conductor and Harpsichord Joanne Lunn, Soprano Program BACH Orchestral Suite No. 2 VIVALDI Concerto in D Minor for Two Violins, Cello, Strings, and Continuo, from L'estro armonico, Op. 3, No. 11 CONTI Languet anima mea VIVALDI Oboe Concerto in D Minor, RV 454 TELEMANN Quatuor No. 1 in D Major, from "Nouveaux quatuors" HANDEL "Silete venti" Tickets on sale: August 6 at 8 AM for subscribers and members August 20 at 8 AM for the general public

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