Miller Theatre Continues Dinnerstein-Curated Bach With GAMBA SONATAS And Early Music With ORLANDO CONSORT
By: A.A. Cristi Oct. 12, 2022
Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts continues its BACH and EARLY MUSIC series in November with Bach Gamba Sonatas featuring pianist Simone Dinnerstein and cellist Alexis Pia Gerlach, Thursday, November 17, 8:00 P.M. at Miller Theatre (2960 Broadway at 116th Street) and Early Music at Church of St. Mary the Virgin Orlando Consortwith 1521: Josquin's World on Saturday, November 19, 8:00 P.M. at Church of St. Mary the Virgin (145 W. 46th Street)
Tickets starting at $30; Students with valid ID starting at $10 From Miller Theatre Executive Director Melissa Smey: "We look forward to sharing these two thoughtful, contemplative, and joyful programs. Simone Dinnerstein and Alexis Pia Gerlach play beautifully, each are expert interpreters of J.S. Bach, and together they are a phenomenal duo. The legendary Orlando Consort will join us for the last time at Church of St. Mary the Virgin for a program that marks their final season together."
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Thursday, November 17, 8 P.M.
Bach Gamba Sonatas
In this intimate recital, the expressive cellist Alexis Pia Gerlach joins celebrated pianist Simone Dinnerstein for their unique interpretation of Bach's three Gamba Sonatas.
Artists:
Simone Dinnerstein, piano
Alexis Pia Gerlach, cello
Program:
J.S. Bach Sonata in G major, BWV 1027 (c. 1736-41)
Sonata in D major, BWV 1028 (c. 1736-41)
Sonata in G minor, BWV 1029 (c. 1736-41)
Orlando Consort by Eric Richmond Early Music
(at Church of St. Mary the Virgin, 145 W. 46th Street)
Saturday, November 19, 8 P.M.
1521: Josquin's World
"The Miller's enviable set of early music concerts" (The New York Times 2022 Fall Preview) continues with the brilliant Orlando Consort, who mark the end of an era with their final season together. For their farewell program, they reflect on Josquin Desprez, the greatest and most influential composer the western world had yet seen at the time of his death 500 years ago. Audiences will experience a magical sequence of music that reflects on the composer and his world. This is the public's last chance to hear one of the most joyous and legendary vocal ensembles of our time.
Artists:
Orlando Consort
Matthew Venner, countertenor
Mark Dobell, tenor
Angus Smith, tenor
Donald Greig, baritone Program:
Antoine Brumel
Josquin Desprez
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