2011 Concerts

The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and Artistic Director Paul Dyer invite you to discover the devilish brilliance of Riccardo Minasi, described by Gramophone Magazine as ‘one of the most exciting baroque violinists in the business’.

Glorious Baroque is a concert for lovers of sumptuous orchestral music. Experience a glittering showcase of rare 16^th and 17^th century works, including the Australian premiere of Zelenka’s sublime sinfonia from Il Diamante (The Diamond). Another baroque gem brought to life on period instruments will be Vivaldi’s violin concerto Il favorito, featuring Riccardo’s lyrical and dramatic music-making. Brandenburg favourites Jamie Hey and Melissa Farrow reveal the haunting beauty of a Sardelli cello concerto and the thrilling nocturnal landscape of Vivaldi’s La Notte (The Night). A glorious concert experience not to be missed!

The Players

Guest Director & Baroque Violin Riccardo Minasi (Italy)

with soloists
Soprano, Siobhan Stagg
Baroque Flute, Melissa Farrow
Baroque Cello, Jamie Hey

and the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra

The Music

ZELENKA Sinfonia to Il Diamante ZWV 177 *
ZELENKA Aria: “Qui

piegate, qui posate” from Il Diamante *
VIVALDI Concerto for flute “La Notte” RV 439
SARDELLI Cello Concerto
FASCH Ouverture Grande in D major, FWV K:D8
VIVALDI Violin Concerto in E minor RV 278

* Denotes Australian premiere

This concert is supported by the Italian Cultural

Institute, Sydney