VIOLIN FANTASY
Tracing the Path from Biber to Bach
November 11November 14, 2021
Inspired by the tradition of Stylus fantasticus, J.S. Bach and his predecessors infused their music with virtuosity and daring improvisation. Violinist/director Alan Choo and 8 friends trace the path of composers who influenced Bach – including Biber, Pachelbel, and Reinken. Singers Rebecca Myers and Elisa Sutherland present a Buxtehude Cantata and selections from Bach’s Tilge, Höchster, BWV 1083 – a glowing transcription of Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater.

 

PRE CONCERT TALK –  with violinist and director Alan Choo. Watch the pre-recorded version at home here, or attend in person 1 hour before each performance.

 

“Alan Choo was a dynamo, delivering lines with panache. He exemplified virtuosity.”
–Cleveland Plain Dealer


*SATURDAY NIGHT – Meet the musicians and enjoy German apple strudel and sparkling cider. FREE!


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These concerts are generously supported by
Ryan Siebel

Thursday, November 11, 2021, 7:30PM
First United Methodist Church, AKRON
Friday, November 12, 2021, 7:30PM
ROCKY RIVER Presbyterian Church
Saturday, November 13, 2021, 8:00PM
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, CLEVELAND HEIGHTS
*AFTERGLOW
Sunday, November 14, 2021, 4:00PM
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, CLEVELAND HEIGHTS
Alan Choo,violin
Rebecca Myers,soprano
Elisa Sutherland,mezzo-soprano
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with 5 additional musicians on strings and plucked instruments
St. Francis in Ecstasy / Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (Il Guercino) 1591-1666 / Italian school / Oil on canvas

“The U.S.A.’s hottest baroque band.” –CLASSICAL MUSIC MAGAZINE (UK)

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