Baroque Connections

Violin/Director:  James Cuddeford

An era of major artistic progress in which music developed to new heights in its complexity and vision, the Baroque period and its unmistakable voice remain intrinsically influential to composers even to this day. In this concert, enjoy some of the most visionary music spanning three centuries with Concertmaster James Cuddeford, who will direct from the violin and take you on an illuminating journey through the works of Baroque luminaries like Bach and Vivaldi, as well as other greats such as Haydn and György Kurtág who furthered the Baroque connection.

Programme
Bach 
Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV1041

Vivaldi  
Sinfonia in B minor, RV169, “Al Santo Sepolcro”

Vivaldi 
Sinfonia in G, RV146

Purcell 
Chacony in G minor

Biber 
Battalia

Purcell/George Benjamin 
Fantasia 7 (1995)

György Kurtág 
Ligatura (The Answered Unanswered Question) (1989)

Haydn 
Symphony No 59 in A, “Fire”, Hob I: 59

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Duration: Approximately 2 hours with a 15 min intermission
Age Limit: For ages 6+
Programme Enquiries: 2836 3336 / info@hksinfonietta.org
Remarks: Tickets for wheelchair zone (Seats ZE5-8 & ZE24-27) is available at URBTIX only

*Hong Kong Sinfonietta reserves the right to change the programme and artists