Season: 2022-2023

Not your mother’s Four Seasons…. Jeannette Sorrell and Francisco Fullana become musical storytellers – celebrating along with the 18th-century Italian peasants, whose joys and sorrows Vivaldi described so vividly. Dueling cellists evoke Vivaldi’s “rock ’n roll” personality in the stormy Concerto for Two Cellos. The party ends in exuberant madness when the group whips up Vivaldi’s La Folia (“Madness”).

Join us for this festive send-off (with champagne reception) as our musicians warm up for our European tour. – Or better yet, plan to come with us! London (UK), Heidelberg (Germany), and more…!

A famous Leipzig coffeehouse in the 18th century was the scene of lively musical duels, as J.S. Bach led concerts featuring double-concertos. Our musical fencing matches include Bach’s Concerto for Oboe & Violin and Telemann’s Concerto for Flute & Recorder.

Expelled from their homes and scattered across the earth, exiled peoples have often found strength and resilience in their music. This new program from Jeannette Sorrell begins where “O Jerusalem!” ended – celebrating the interwoven connections of the Sephardic, Ashkenazy, Palestinian, and African traditions.

A profound spirituality inspired many 17th-century composers to scale the heights of virtuosity. Alan Choo and 7 friends continue their exploration of Biber’s stunning Sonatas on the Mysteries of the Rosary alongside sacred vocal works.

Sound the trumpet! Jeannette Sorrell, soloists, and chorus bring their nationally acclaimed interpretation of Messiah back home to Northeast Ohio. The singers become musical storytellers, bringing spirituality and theatricality to Handel’s richly layered masterpiece.
“Sorrell led superb voices and a stylish orchestra… a splendid performance with wonderful vitality… rich, robust sound and crisp diction by Apollo’s …

The wild power of nature inspires this program of orchestral showpieces, including Vivaldi’s Tempesta di Mare (Storm at Sea) concerto featuring violinist Alan Choo; Marais’ tempest scene from Alcione; and gorgeous arias sung by Amanda Forsythe.

Program

VIVALDI | Sinfonia in G minor, RV 157

LULLY | Passecaille, from Persée

VIVALDI | Siam navi all’onde algenti, from L’Olimpiade
Amanda Forsythe, soprano

GRÉTRY | Vol des nuages, from Zémire et Azor
Marche égyptienne, from Caravan de Caire

VIVALDI | Violin Concerto in E-flat major, Op. 8 No. 5 “La Tempesta di Mare”
Alan Choo, violin

DALL’ ABACO | Passepied I-II, from Concerto à più istrumenti Op. 5 No. 3 in E minor

HANDEL | Piangerò la sorte mia, from Giulio Cesare

GRAUN | Tra le Procelle assorto, from Cleopatra e Cesare
Amanda Forsythe, soprano

MARAIS – Suite from Alcione